Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 背伸び(せのび) in Japanese

背伸び, 背延び, 背のび
Kana Reading
せのび
Romaji
senobi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself
    Example sentence
    彼は背伸びをして失敗した。 He bit off more than he could chew.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit

Examples of 背伸び, 背延び, 背のび, せのび in a sentence

Kanji in this word

延 JLPT 2

8 strokes

prolong, stretching

On'Yomi: エン

Kun'Yomi: の.びる, の.べる, の.べ, の.ばす

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伸 JLPT 2

7 strokes

expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: の.びる, の.ばす, の.べる, の.す

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背 JLPT 3

9 strokes

stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

On'Yomi: ハイ

Kun'Yomi: せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける

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