差し伸べる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to stretch; to reach out for
2. v1vt
   to thrust (javelin)
3. v1vt
   to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)

Example sentences

• 老婦人は子供たちに愛情のこもった手を差し伸べた。

  The old woman extended a loving hand to the children.

• 彼女は困っている人にいつでも喜んで援助の手を差し伸べた。

  She was always ready to help people in trouble.

• 彼は貧しい人に援助の手を差し伸べた。

  He held out a helping hand to the poor.