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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