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伸ばす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伸ばす

伸ばす
延ばす
のばす
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #1565
1

Esp. 伸ばす

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)

Examples
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。
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
2

to lengthen; to extend; to stretch

Examples
あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。
The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.
3

Esp. 伸ばす

to reach out; to hold out

Examples
彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。
He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.
4

to straighten; to smooth out

Examples
右腕を伸ばせません。
I can't straighten my right arm.
5

to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)

6

to dilute; to thin out

7

Esp. 延ばす

to postpone

Examples
その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。
Don't put off the work till tomorrow.
8

to prolong

Examples
もう１日滞在を延ばしたいのですが、泊まれますか。
I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible?
9

to strengthen; to develop; to expand

Examples
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。
The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.

Kanji in this Word

伸
7 strokes
Frequency: 730
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

expand
stretch
extend
lengthen
increase

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.びる
の.ばす
の.べる
の.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のぶ
よぼる
延
7 strokes
Frequency: 747
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

prolong
stretching

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.びる
の.べる
の.べ
の.ばす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
のぶ
のべ
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