Meaning of 手を差し伸べる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手を差し伸べる
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Kana Readingてをさしのべる
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Romajitewosashinoberu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
- Meaning
- to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
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Example Sentences
手を差し伸べる, てをさしのべる used in context
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She was always willing to help people in trouble.
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She was always ready to help people in trouble.
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He held out a helping hand to the poor.
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He said he would give a helping hand to them.
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He held out his hand and I took it.
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He put out his hand to me for a handshake.
Verb Conjugations
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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
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
On: サ
Kun: さ.す, さ.し
10 strokes
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