右肩上(みぎかたあ)がり

みぎかたあがり
noun
steadily rising; on an upward trend
business
1. steadily rising; on an upward trend; growing continuously
Describes a trend that rises consistently from left to right, like a line on a graph. Used figuratively for things that are improving or increasing over time. Literally 'rising to the right shoulder.'
売上(うりあげ)が右肩上(みぎかたあ)がりだ。
Sales are on a steady upward trend.
人口(じんこう)は右肩上(みぎかたあ)がりに増(ふ)えている。
The population has been increasing steadily.
この会社(かいしゃ)の業績(ぎょうせき)は創業(そうぎょう)から右肩上(みぎかたあ)がりで成長(せいちょう)を続(つづ)けている。
This company's performance has continued to grow steadily since its founding.

Usage

右肩上(みぎかたあ)がり comes from the image of a graph line that goes up from left to right. It describes sustained growth or increase. The opposite is 右肩下(みぎかたさ)がり (steadily declining).

Common collocations

Similar words

上昇(じょうしょう)傾向(けいこう) means upward trend and is more formal. 右肩上(みぎかたあ)がり is more vivid and visual, evoking the image of a rising graph line.

Related Words

Antonym: 右肩下(みぎかたさ)がり (steadily declining)
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Added 2026.3.5 15:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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