Word details

伸びる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 伸びる.

Dictionary

Entry

伸びる延びるIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #1138
1

to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)

Examples
このセーターは伸びてすっかり型崩れしている。
This sweater is all stretched out of shape.
2

to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth

3

to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

4

to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend

5

to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)

6

伸びる only

to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve

7

伸びる only

to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse

8

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)

9

延びる only

to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off

Examples
会議は来週までのびた
The meeting has been put off until next week.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase

7 strokesFrequency 730JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

の.びるの.ばすの.べるの.す

Nanori

のぶよぼる

prolong, stretching

7 strokesFrequency 747JLPT N2Grade 6

On

エン

Kun

の.びるの.べるの.べの.ばす

Nanori

たかのぶのべ

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