Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to grow long (e.g. hair, nails). Esp. 伸ばす.
  2. to lengthen, to extend, to stretch.
  3. to reach out, to hold out. Esp. 伸ばす.
  4. to straighten, to smooth out.
  5. to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.).
  6. to dilute, to thin out.
  7. to postpone. Esp. 延ばす.
  8. to prolong.
  9. to strengthen, to develop, to expand.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
伸ばす のばす
 
 
延ばす のばす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

expand, stretch, extend
の.びる シン のぶ (8th, N2)
human radical (no. 9)
have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM
もう.す シン さる (3rd, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ