Kanji · N2

/ expand

Kanji for expand, stretch, or extend.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)シンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)の.びる、の.ばす、の.べる、の.すNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

伸 carries the meaning expand, stretch, or extend.

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Common compounds with 伸

のばすto grow long
のびるto stretch / to extend / to lengthen
あくびyawn / yawning
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