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Definition of 伸ばす

のばす(nobasu) 【 伸ばす ·延ばす 】

伸延 Kanji

  1. (v5s, vt) to grow long (beard, hair, etc.)

    その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。
    The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.

  2. to lengthen; to extend; to stretch

    あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。
    The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.

  3. to reach out; to hold out

    彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。
    He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.

  4. to straighten; to smooth out
  5. to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
  6. to dilute; to thin out
  7. to postpone

    その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。
    Don't put off the work till tomorrow.

  8. to prolong

    もう１日滞在を延ばしたいのですが、泊まれますか。
    I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible?

  9. to strengthen; to develop; to expand

    委員会の目的は子供の音楽の才能を伸ばすことにあります。
    The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.

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