Meaning of 延ばす in Japanese
Definition of 延ばす
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(v5s, vt) to grow long (beard, hair, etc.)
その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long. -
to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。
The impudent child extended her legs across my lap. -
to reach out; to hold out
彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。
He reached out and took down a small leather bound book. - to straighten; to smooth out
- to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
- to dilute; to thin out
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to postpone
その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。
Don't put off the work till tomorrow. -
to prolong
もう１日滞在を延ばしたいのですが、泊まれますか。
I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible? -
to strengthen; to develop; to expand
委員会の目的は子供の音楽の才能を伸ばすことにあります。
The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.
