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Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
1. to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)esp. 伸ばす
  • その
  • おとこのこ男の子
  • あくまでも
  • かみのけ髪の毛
  • 伸ばす
  • こと
  • こだわった
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
2. to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
  • あつかましい
  • その
  • わたし私の
  • ひざ
  • うえ
  • りょうそく両足
  • 伸ばした
The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
3. to reach out; to hold outesp. 伸ばす
  • かれ
  • 伸ばして
  • ちい小さな
  • かわ
  • ひょうし表紙
  • ほん
  • とった
He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
4. to straighten; to smooth out
  • みぎうで右腕
  • 伸ばせません
I can't straighten my right arm.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
5. to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
6. to dilute; to thin out
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
7. to postponeesp. 延ばす
  • その
  • しごと仕事
  • あした明日
  • まで
  • 延ばす
Don't put off the work till tomorrow.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
8. to prolong
  • もう
  • いちにち1日
  • たいざい滞在
  • 延ばし
  • たい
  • のです
  • 泊まれます
I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible?
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
9. to strengthen; to develop; to expand
  • いいんかい委員会
  • もくてき目的
  • こども子供
  • おんがく音楽
  • さいのう才能
  • 伸ばす
  • こと
  • あります
The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.
Other forms
延ばす 【のばす】

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