verb (godan)のばす · nobasu
Englishto grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
- 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.
Englishto 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.
Englishto 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.
Englishto straighten; to smooth out
- 右腕を伸ばせません。I can't straighten my right arm.
Englishto spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
Englishto dilute; to thin out
Englishto postpone
- その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。Don't put off the work till tomorrow.