1
to stretch;to extend;to lengthen;to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
このセーターは伸びてすっかり型崩れしている。
This sweater is all stretched out of shape.
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
only applies to
伸びる
to make progress;to develop;to expand;to increase;to improve
7
only applies to
伸びる
to be exhausted;to get groggy;to be stunned (by a blow);to pass out;to collapse
8
only applies to
延びる
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
only applies to
延びる
to be postponed;to be delayed;to be put off
会議は来週までのびた。
The meeting has been put off until next week.
10
only applies to
伸びる
to gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.);to get views;to perform well
Other forms
延びる 【のびる】