Japanese

ばす

のばす
Meaning: to stretch; to grow; to extend
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 伸ばす 伸ばさない
Polite 伸ばします 伸ばしません
Past 伸ばした 伸ばさなかった
Polite + Past 伸ばしました 伸ばしませんでした
Te-form 伸ばして 伸ばさなくて
Potential 伸ばせる 伸ばせない
Passive 伸ばされる 伸ばされない
Causative 伸ばさせる 伸ばさせない
Imperative 伸ばせ 伸ばすな

Handwriting

伸
ば
す

Example sentences

I try to stretch my back every morning.
彼女は背筋をピンと伸ばして座っている。
She is sitting with her back straight.
その政党は地方で着実に勢力を伸ばしている。
That political party is steadily expanding its influence in the regions.
子供の個性を伸ばすことは重要だ。
It is important to develop a child's individuality.
畳の部屋では、背筋を伸ばして正座するのが基本だ。
In a tatami room, it is basic etiquette to sit in seiza with your back straight.
背筋を伸ばしてしゃんと座りなさい。
Sit up straight with your back extended.
彼は背徳感にさいなまれながらも、禁断の果実に手を伸ばした。
While tormented by a sense of immorality, he reached for the forbidden fruit.

Usage Notes

Used for physical stretching, growing hair/nails, or extending deadlines.

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