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Godan verb, transitive verb
- to grow long (e.g. hair, nails). Esp. 伸ばす.
- to lengthen, to extend, to stretch.
- to reach out, to hold out. Esp. 伸ばす.
- to straighten, to smooth out.
- to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.).
- to dilute, to thin out.
- to postpone. Esp. 延ばす.
- to prolong.
- to strengthen, to develop, to expand.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||
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伸ばす | のばす | ✔ | ||||||
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延ばす | のばす | ✔ |