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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

伸ばす

延ばす

Reading

Kana: のばす
Romaji: nobasu
Kana
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Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)

Note: esp. 伸ばす
2

to lengthen; to extend; to stretch

3

to reach out; to hold out

Note: esp. 伸ばす
4

to straighten; to smooth out

5

to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)

6

to dilute; to thin out

7

to postpone

Note: esp. 延ばす
8

to prolong

9

to strengthen; to develop; to expand

Kanji

Readings: シン、 の.びる、 の.ばす、 の.べる、 の.す
Meanings: expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase
Readings: エン、 の.びる、 の.べる、 の.べ、 の.ばす
Meanings: prolong, stretching

Example Sentences

()()ばしなさい。
➥Straighten up.
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(かれ)右手(みぎて)()ばした。
➥He extended his right arm.
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右腕(うわん)()ばせません。
➥I can't stretch my right arm.
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(こし)()ばせません。
➥I can't straighten out my back.
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背筋(せすじ)()ばしなさい。
➥Carry your head high.
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明日(あした)まで()ばせないの?
➥Can't you put it off until tomorrow?
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