のばす

伸 ばす

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
    esp. 伸ばす

    • その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。
      The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.

  2. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to lengthen, to extend, to stretch

    • あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。
      The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.

  3. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to reach out, to hold out
    esp. 伸ばす

    • 彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。
      He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.

  4. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to straighten, to smooth out

    • 右腕を伸ばせません。
      I can't straighten my right arm.

  5. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)

  6. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to dilute, to thin out

  7. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to postpone
    esp. 延ばす

    • その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。
      Don't put off the work till tomorrow.

  8. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to prolong

    • もう１日滞在を延ばしたいのですが、泊まれますか。
      I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible?

  9. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to strengthen, to develop, to expand

    • 委員会の目的は子供の音楽の才能を伸ばすことにあります。
      The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.