English–Japanese

“ski lift” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirifuto

Example

スキー場でリフトに乗ります。su kī jō de ri fu to ni no ri ma su

I ride the ski lift at the ski resort.

Illustration for リフト (ski lift)

How to say “ski lift” in Japanese

“Ski lift” in Japanese is リフト (rifuto).

Refers to a cable-supported chair or platform that carries people up a mountain slope for skiing.

Full entry for リフト: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with リフト

係員が安全を確認してから、リフトを動かします。kakari in ga an zen o kaku nin shi te ka ra ri fu to o ugo ka shi ma su

The attendant will start the ski lift after checking that it is safe.

Tips for using リフト

  • English speakers usually say ski lift for this meaning, while Japanese リフト (rifuto) commonly refers to the same mountain transport without the word ski.

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