伸ばす のばす to grow long (e.g. hair, nails) v5s vt to lengthen; to extend; to stretch v5s vt to reach out; to hold out v5s vt to straighten; to smooth out v5s vt to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.) v5s vt to dilute; to thin out v5s vt to postpone v5s vt to prolong v5s vt to strengthen; to develop; to expand v5s vt Beginner II ➥
伸びる のびる to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.) v1 vi to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth v1 vi to spread (of paint, cream, etc.) v1 vi to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend v1 vi to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. noodles) v1 vi to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve v1 vi to be exhausted; to be groggy; to pass out; to collapse v1 vi to be prolonged (meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days) v1 vi to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off v1 vi Beginner II ➥
個性を伸ばす こせいをのばす to promote individuality; to develop character; to draw out (e.g. a child's) individuality exp v5s Advanced ➥