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伸びる のびる N3

  1. to extend; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.); to lengthen; to stretch
  2. to be flattened; to become smooth; to straighten out
  3. to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
  4. to extend; to stretch out (e.g. of a hand)
  5. to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles); to lose elasticity
  6. to develop; to expand; to improve; to increase; to make progress
  7. to be exhausted; to be stunned (by a blow); to collapse; to get groggy; to pass out
  8. to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)
  9. to be delayed; to be postponed; to be put off
  10. to gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.); to get views; to perform well

尺が伸びる しゃくがのびる

  1. to extend in length (esp. parts of television programs)

背が伸びる せがのびる

  1. to grow taller (of people)

褒められて伸びる ほめられてのびる

  1. to grow (as a human, etc.) when complimented; to respond better to the carrot than the stick
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