- 1. [v5s, vt] to grow long (e.g. hair, nails) — esp. 伸ばす
- 2. [v5s, vt] to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
- 3. [v5s, vt] to reach out; to hold out — esp. 伸ばす
- 4. [v5s, vt] to straighten; to smooth out
- 5. [v5s, vt] to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
- 6. [v5s, vt] to dilute; to thin out
- 7. [v5s, vt] to postpone — esp. 延ばす
- 8. [v5s, vt] to prolong
- 9. [v5s, vt] to strengthen; to develop; to expand
Kanji in this word
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伸
expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increaseOn: シン (shin)Kun: の.びる (no.biru)、 の.ばす (no.basu)、 の.べる (no.beru)、 の.す (no.su)
Example Sentences
その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。
sono otokonoko haakumademo kaminoke wo noba sukotonikodawatta .
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。
atsukamashiisono ko ha watashi nohizano ueni ryouashi wo nobashi ta .
The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.
彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。
kareha te wo nobashi te chiisa na kawa hyoushi no hon wototta .
He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.
右腕を伸ばせません。
migiude wo noba semasen .
I can't straighten my right arm.
その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。
sono shigoto wo ashita made noba suna .
Don't put off the work till tomorrow.
もう１日滞在を延ばしたいのですが、泊まれますか。
mou 1 nichi taizai wo noba shitainodesuga , toma remasuka .
I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible?
委員会の目的は子供の音楽の才能を伸ばすことにあります。
iinkai no mokuteki ha kodomo no ongaku no sainou wo noba sukotoniarimasu .
The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.