Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (す), Transitive verb
伸ばすto grow long (e.g. hair, nails), to lengthen, to extend, to stretch, to reach out, to hold out, to straighten, to smooth out, to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.), to dilute, to thin out, to postpone, to prolong, to strengthen, to develop, to expand
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (す), 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
All Forms
伸ばす 【のばす】、延ばす 【のばす】
Details
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飴を細い棒状に伸ばす。
To stretch the candy into a thin rod shape.
伸ばした髭を剃刀で剃りました。
I shaved off the beard I had grown long with a razor.
太ったのでウエストのゴム紐を伸ばそう。
I will stretch out the elastic waistband because I gained weight.
教師として、生徒の個性を伸ばそうと思っています。
As a teacher, I aim to develop the individuality of my students.
体操の時間です!まずは腕を上に大きく伸ばしましょう!
It's gymnastics time! Let's start by stretching our arms up high!
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