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VocabJLPT N1
lift
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. chairlift (e.g. at a ski resort)
  2. 2. ski lift
  3. 3. (goods) lift
  4. 4. lift (in figure skating, ballet, etc.)
Borrowed from English "lift," this word can refer to a ski lift that carries people up a slope, or more generally to an elevator or lifting mechanism. In everyday conversation, it may also be used to mean giving someone a ride in a car, similar to the English expression "a lift."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you're in a hurry to get to the top, take the express chairlift.

Sentence 2

Part of me thinks, "I could just take the chairlift" — always looking for the easy way out.

Sentence 3

Based on the safety audit results, we will be shortening the inspection intervals for the chairlifts.

Sentence 4

Per the reservation system, chairlift tickets cannot be changed on the day of use.

Sentence 5

A staff member warned us, "Please remain seated while riding the chairlift."