Meaning of 伸ばす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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伸ばす, 延ばすJLPT 3
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Kana Readingのばす
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Romajinobasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to grow long (beard, hair, etc.)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to reach out; to hold out
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- Parts of speech
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- to straighten; to smooth out
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- Parts of speech
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- to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to dilute; to thin out
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to postpone
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to prolong
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to strengthen; to develop; to expand
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Example Sentences
伸ばす, 延ばす, のばす used in context
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In the darkness I frantically reach out towards the receding figure.
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Stretch your arms straight.
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I don't blame you for putting off our trip.
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Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.
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Can't you put it off until tomorrow?
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If it should rain tomorrow, I will put off my departure till the first fine day.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
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Passive
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase
On: シン
Kun: の.びる, の.ばす, の.べる, の.す
7 strokes
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