の
伸
 
び
 
る

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
の
伸
 
び
 
る
伸びる のびる ✔
の
延
 
び
 
る
延びる のびる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

expand, stretch, extend
の.びる シン のぶ (Late Jr. High, N2)
human radical (no. 9)
have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM
もう.す シン さる (3rd, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ ニチ にっ (1st, N5)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ