Vocabulary
What does 伸ばす (のばす, nobasu) mean?
伸ばす (のばす, nobasu) means to extend, to stretch; to develop.
| Reading | のばす |
|---|---|
| Romaji | nobasu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
伸ばすのばす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnobasu
to extend, to stretch; to develop
- 1godan verb · transitive to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
- 2godan verb · transitive to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
- 3godan verb · transitive to reach out; to hold out
- 4godan verb · transitive to straighten; to smooth out
- 5godan verb · transitive to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
Example sentences
手を伸ばして本を取ります。
I reach out and take the book.
今年は英語の力を伸ばしたいです。
This year I want to improve my English ability.