Jiten beta

のびる
Rank #10,956

Meanings

  • Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
    1. to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
  • 2. to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth
  • 3. to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
  • 4. to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
  • 5. to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)
  • 6. to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
  • 7. to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse
  • 8. 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. to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off

Readings

伸びる
(78%)
のびる
(12%)
延びる
(9%)
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