Quick answer
伸 is the kanji for "Expand". A common reading is の.びる (nobiru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Expand
Also : Extend · Stretch · Lengthen
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 伸 represents 'EXPAND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of expand.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with expand. Kun-reading: の.びる.
Example Sentences
毎日ストレッチをすることで、体の柔軟性が伸びます。
まいにちすとれっちをすることで、からだのじゅうなんせいがのびます。
By stretching every day, your body's flexibility increases.
子供の可能性を伸ばすためには、失敗を恐れずに挑戦させることが大切です。
こどものかのうせいをのばすためには、しっぱいをおそれずにちょうせんさせることがたいせつです。
In order to develop a child's potential, it's important to let them challenge without fearing failure.
Vocabulary using 伸
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