延ばす

のばす

to extend, to stretch, to reach out

Also:to lengthen, to reach out, to straighten

What does 延ばす mean?

延ばす is a Japanese verb meaning to extend, to stretch, to reach out in English. It can also be translated as to lengthen, to reach out, to straighten depending on context. It is written as 延ばす in kanji, のばす in hiragana, and nobasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。

Don't put off the work till tomorrow.

もう1日滞在を延ばしたいのですが、泊まれますか。

I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible?