Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself
2. overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit
Kanji used
back of the body
stretch
Pitch accent
のび
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Composed of
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension