NichiDict

伸びる

N3
のびる
延びる
[nobiru]
Illustration for 伸びる

Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

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

2.IchidanIntransitive

to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth

3.IchidanIntransitive

to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

4.IchidanIntransitive

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

5.IchidanIntransitive

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

6.IchidanIntransitive

to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve

7.IchidanIntransitive

to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse

8.IchidanIntransitive

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

9.IchidanIntransitive

to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off

Examples

髪が伸びたので切りに行った。

My hair grew so I went to get it cut.

売り上げが順調に伸びている

Sales are growing steadily.

ゴムは引っ張ると長く伸びる性質がある。

Rubber stretches when pulled.