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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.