伸
Kanji · N2
伸 / expand
Kanji for expand, stretch, or extend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
伸ばすのばすto grow long
伸びるのびるto stretch / to extend / to lengthen
欠伸あくびyawn / yawning
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