伸びる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伸びる
to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth
to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)
伸びる only
to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
伸びる only
to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse
延びる only
to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)
延びる only
to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off
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