Jiten beta

伸(の)ばす
Rank #1,854

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb
    1. to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
  • 2. to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
  • 3. to reach out; to hold out
  • 4. to straighten; to smooth out
  • 5. to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
  • 6. to dilute; to thin out
  • 7. to postpone
  • 8. to prolong
  • 9. to strengthen; to develop; to expand

Readings

伸ばす
(85%)
のばす
(8%)
延ばす
(5%)
Appears in 3529 media