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手てを伸のばす
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for)
2. to try one's hand at (something new)
Kanji used
手
hand
伸
stretch
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Conjugations...Used in: 3021
Composed of
① 人体の一部分で、四肢のうち、頭に近い対の部分、肩から先の部分。狭義には手首より末端の掌・指などを指し、腕と区別する。② 器具などの部分で、持つところ。取っ手、持ち手。③ ある行動をする主体となるもの。特に、その行動について言われるまま作業の主体となるもの。人手。担い手。労働力。④ 勝負事などで相手に対する攻撃又はその方法、又は、単に方法・手段。⑤ 筆跡⑥ 作者による製作
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
Examples (10 in total)
She reached for the bag.
Tom reached for his knife.
He reached out for the book.
The woman reached for the knife on the table.
I reached out and tapped his shoulder.
He reached for the pistol.
He stood up and reached for his hat.
The boy reached out for another piece of cake.
He reached out for the sugar that was on the table.
Jack reached out for the magazine on the shelf.