伸ばす
N3のばす
延ばす
[nobasu]
Meanings
1.GodanTransitive
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
2.GodanTransitive
to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
3.GodanTransitive
to reach out; to hold out
4.GodanTransitive
to straighten; to smooth out
5.GodanTransitive
to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
6.GodanTransitive
to dilute; to thin out
7.GodanTransitive
to postpone
8.GodanTransitive
to prolong
9.GodanTransitive
to strengthen; to develop; to expand
Examples
彼女は長い間、髪の毛を伸ばしている。
She has been growing her hair out for a long time.
ゴムを引っ張って伸ばして遊んでいる。
They are playing by stretching and pulling the rubber.
彼は夏休みの間に髪を伸ばした。
He grew out his hair during summer break.