VocabJLPT N3
elevator
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. elevator
  2. 2. lift
  3. 3. elevator
  4. 4. Elevator
A loanword referring to an elevator, the mechanical lift used to move between floors in a building. It is used just as naturally as its English counterpart and appears in everyday directions and building navigation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The elevator in that building is so slow, it's infuriating.

Sentence 2

Photography inside the elevators is not permitted in this building.

Sentence 3

My bags are heavy, so I'll take the elevator up.

Sentence 4

I'm trying to get down fast, but the elevator stops at every single floor!

Sentence 5

The elevator's packed at this hour — classic city life.