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nobi
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 伸び

noun
  1. growth; development
  2. stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up)
  3. (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
  4. elongation; extension; carry (e.g. of sound); sustain

Definition and Synonyms for 伸び

Reach the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Synonyms: ストレッチ, 伸び, 伸びる
Increment the amount by which something increases
Synonyms: まし, 伸び, 伸びる, 加増, , 増す, 増分, 増加, 増加分, 増大, 増進, 増量
Growth the gradual beginning or coming forth
Synonyms: 伸び, 伸びる, 出現, 成長, 生い立ち, 生い立つ, 生育, 生長, 発展, 発生, 発育, 発達, 育ち, 育つ, 膨張
Rise a growth in strength or number or importance
Synonyms: アップ, 上昇, 伸び, 伸びる, 増加, 増殖, 累加, 膨張, 高まり, 高まる
Growth a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Synonyms: まし, 上昇, 伸び, 伸びる, 伸長, 加増, 加重, , 増す, 増加, 増大, 増殖, 増進, 拡張, 累加, 膨張
Excess the state of being more than full
Synonyms: 伸び, 伸びる, 超過, 過度

Meanings for each kanji in 伸び

» expand; stretch; extend; lengthen; increase

Categories 伸び is a member of

Process a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
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Motion a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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Amount the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
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Beginning the event consisting of the start of something
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Growth the gradual beginning or coming forth
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Fullness the condition of being filled to capacity
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 伸び

Sample Sentences for 伸び

The second quarter GNP growth was higher than predicted.
Young people have shown a lot of improvement in physical stature.
I'm amazed by the rate at which industries grow.
Dad stretched after dinner.
My father stretched after dinner.

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