伸ばす
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to grow long (e.g. hair, nails) (esp. 伸ばす)
2. to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
3. to reach out; to hold out (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 (esp. 延ばす)
8. to prolong
9. to strengthen; to develop; to expand
Other spellings
延ばす
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
のばす
Examples76
彼
He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.
右腕
I can't stretch my right arm.
その
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
あつかましい
The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.
その
Don't put off the work till tomorrow.
委員会
The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.