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THE WORD · N3

伸ばすのばす

elongate; stretch

Verbe · Group 1 verb

父ちちはソファーの上うえで足あしを伸のばした。

Father stretched his legs on the couch.

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Parts of speech

Group 1 verb (godan) · Transitive

The dictionary may associate several parts of speech with different meanings of the same word.

Verb group: Group 1 (godan)

Verb usage: freight forwarder

English dictionary meanings

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
to lengthen
to extend
to stretch
to reach out
to hold out
to straighten
to smooth out
to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
to dilute
to thin out
to postpone
to prolong
to strengthen
to develop
to expand

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