Word
伸びる
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Meanings
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off
- Ichidan verb · Intransitive
to gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.); to get views; to perform well
In Spanish
desarrollarse; progresar; extenderse; crecer; alargarse
- Other forms
- 延びる
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
会議は来週までのびた。
The meeting has been put off until next week.
Tatoeba #185344(opens in a new tab)雑草は花より伸びてしまいます。
Weeds will soon outgrow the flowers.
Tatoeba #169528(opens in a new tab)消費は心持ち伸びる程度でしょう。
Spending will grow only a touch faster.
Tatoeba #146413(opens in a new tab)道路はここから北へ延びている。
The road goes north from here.
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