伸ばす
のばす
nobasu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
伸ばす (のばす (nobasu)) means "to extend". It is read のばす (nobasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to extend
Also : to stretch · to lengthen · to reach out
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Example Sentences
ヨガで柔軟性を伸ばすことができます。
ヨガでじゅうなんせいをのばすことができます。
You can improve flexibility through yoga.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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