背伸び
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 背伸び
1
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself
Examples
彼は背伸びをして失敗した。
He bit off more than he could chew.
2
overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit
Kanji in this Word
背
9 strokes
Frequency: 696
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
stature
height
back
behind
disobey
defy
go back on
rebel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せ
せい
そむ.く
そむ.ける
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
延
7 strokes
Frequency: 747
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
prolong
stretching
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.びる
の.べる
の.べ
の.ばす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
のぶ
のべ
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