手を差し伸べる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を差し伸べる
1
Idiomatic expression
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
Examples
そのわかい男が手を差し伸べたのでわたしはそれを握った。
The young man put out his hand and I shook it.
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-
差
10 strokes
Frequency: 449
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
distinction
difference
variation
discrepancy
margin
balance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.し
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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