手を伸ばす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を伸ばす
1
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for)
2
Idiomatic expression
to try one's hand at (something new)
Kanji in this Word
手
4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て
て-
-て
た-
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
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