伸のびる
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Meanings
Ichidan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
2. to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth
3. to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
4. to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
5. to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)
6. to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
7. to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse
8. to gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.); to get views; to perform well
Other spellings
延のびる
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
のびる
Examples41
The meeting has been put off until next week.
This sweater is all stretched out of shape.
The road goes north from here.
His business is growing rapidly.
Global agricultural output was expanding.
Grass is luxuriant in summer.