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背せい伸のび
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Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Intransitive verb
1. standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself
2. overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit
Other readings
背せ伸のび
Kanji used
背back of the body伸stretch
Composed of
背せい
height; stature
Noun
伸のび
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension; carry (e.g. of sound); sustain; nobi; solid extension; …
Noun
Examples1
He bit off more than he could chew.