伸びる

verb (ichidan)のびる · nobiru

1. Englishto stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)

   • このセーターは伸びてすっかり型崩れしている。This sweater is all stretched out of shape.

2. Englishto straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth

3. Englishto spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

4. Englishto stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend

5. Englishto lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)

6. Englishto make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase

7. Englishto be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out

8. Englishto be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)

9. Englishto be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off

   • 会議は来週までのびた。The meeting has been put off until next week.

10. Englishto gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.); to get views; to perform well

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