のびる

伸 びる

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to stretch, to extend, to lengthen, to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)

    • このセーターは伸びてすっかり型崩れしている。
      This sweater is all stretched out of shape.

  2. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to straighten out, to be flattened, to become smooth

  3. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

  4. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to stretch out (e.g. of a hand), to extend

  5. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to lose elasticity, to become slack, to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)

  6. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to make progress, to develop, to expand, to increase, to improve

  7. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to be exhausted, to get groggy, to be stunned (by a blow), to pass out, to collapse

  8. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.), to be extended (e.g. of a deadline), to lengthen (e.g. of the days)

  9. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to be postponed, to be delayed, to be put off

    • 会議は来週までのびた。
      The meeting has been put off until next week.