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伸ばす

のばす

Readings

のばす

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5s, vtto grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
  2. 2.
    v5s, vtto lengthen; to extend; to stretch
  3. 3.
    v5s, vtto reach out; to hold out
  4. 4.
    v5s, vtto straighten; to smooth out
  5. 5.
    v5s, vtto spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
  6. 6.
    v5s, vtto dilute; to thin out
  7. 7.
    v5s, vtto postpone
  8. 8.
    v5s, vtto prolong
  9. 9.
    v5s, vtto strengthen; to develop; to expand

Kanji breakdown

伸
N47 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。

The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.

あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。

The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.

彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。

He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.

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伸ばすのばす

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

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