伸ばす

Meaning

1. v5svt
   to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
2. v5svt
   to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
3. v5svt
   to reach out; to hold out
4. v5svt
   to straighten; to smooth out
5. v5svt
   to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
6. v5svt
   to dilute; to thin out
7. v5svt
   to postpone
8. v5svt
   to prolong
9. v5svt
   to strengthen; to develop; to expand

Example sentences

• 腕をまっすぐ伸ばしなさい。

  Stretch your arms straight.

• 旅行を延ばしたことであなたを非難しない。

  I don't blame you for putting off our trip.

• 万一明日雨だったら、次の晴天の日まで出発を延ばします。

  If it should rain tomorrow, I will put off my departure till the first fine day.