伸ばす

verb (godan)のばす · nobasu

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Englishto straighten; to smooth out

   • 右腕を伸ばせません。I can't straighten my right arm.

5. Englishto spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)

6. Englishto dilute; to thin out

7. Englishto postpone

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

8. Englishto 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. Englishto 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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