エスカレーター

えすかれーたー
noun
escalator
building
1. escalator
A moving staircase for transporting people between floors.
エスカレーターで上(あ)がりましょう。
Let's go up on the escalator.
エスカレーターが止(と)まっている。
The escalator is stopped.
Please keep the right side of the escalator clear.
Regional customs vary
I had a lot of luggage, so I used the escalator instead of the stairs.
When riding an escalator, it's safe to hold the handrail and stand still.

エスカレーター is a loanword from English 'escalator' referring to a moving staircase.

Common expressions

Cultural note

Related words

Usage

Technical writing and some signs drop the final ー (エスカレータ); both spellings are correct.