のば
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, す, transitive)
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
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (18 in total)
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
to stretch (unbend) oneself
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to have a lewd look on one's face; to ogle
to stretch out
to prolong one's life
to develop one's ability
to promote individuality; to develop character; to draw out (e.g. a child's) individuality
to extend the term; to extend a deadline
to delay one's answer
to keep alive on; to stretch food to make ends meet
to stretch one's arms; to elongate one's arms
Examples (13 in total)
I can't straighten out my back.
I can't stretch my right arm.
I stretched out my arms.