Translation guide
The English word 'climbing' can refer to the general action of going upward using hands and feet, the sport of rock climbing, or metaphorical rises. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each use.
Describing the physical action of climbing something like a tree, ladder, or stairs.
The most common verb for climbing up something. Used for mountains, trees, stairs, ladders, etc.
Implies climbing by clinging or scrambling, often with effort. Used for steep or difficult surfaces.
彼は崖をよじ登った。
He scrambled up the cliff.
Referring to the activity of rock climbing, bouldering, or mountaineering.
The loanword for 'climbing', commonly used for the sport. Often combined with other words like ロッククライミング (rock climbing) or ボルダリング (bouldering).
週末にクライミングに行く。
I go climbing on weekends.
Mountaineering or mountain climbing. More formal and often implies hiking up mountains.
Describing plants that grow upward by clinging or twining.
Means 'climbing' or 'vining' as an adjective for plants. Often used with 植物 (plant).
つる性の植物が壁を覆っている。
Climbing plants cover the wall.
Referring to a gradual increase or rise, such as in prices, ranks, or success.
A noun meaning 'rise' or 'climb', used for prices, temperatures, or status. Often used with する to make a verb.
物価が上昇している。
Prices are climbing.
A common verb for 'to rise' or 'to go up', used for prices, status, etc.
Specifically 'rock climbing'. Used when distinguishing from other types.
彼はロッククライミングが得意だ。
He is good at rock climbing.
Mountain climbing is my hobby.
The temperature is climbing.