Word details
引き伸ばす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引き伸ばす.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Esp. 引き伸ばす
to stretch larger
Examples
彼はその手紙の返事を引き延ばした。
He delayed answering the letter.
2
Esp. 引き伸ばす
to enlarge (photos)
3
Esp. 引き延ばす
to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
引
pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to
4 strokesFrequency 218JLPT N3Grade 2
On
イン
Kun
ひ.くひ.ける
Nanori
いなひきひけびき
伸
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
延
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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