延びる
のびる
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to stretch, to extend, to lengthen, to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
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.
to make progress, to develop, to expand, to increase, to improve
7.
to be exhausted, to get groggy, to be stunned (by a blow), to pass out, to collapse
8.
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.
to be postponed, to be delayed, to be put off
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彼の語学力は、海外での生活を通じて飛躍的に伸びた。
His language ability grew dramatically through his life abroad.
この植物は日当たりの良い場所でよく枝を伸ばす。
This plant extends its branches well in sunny places.
新しいプロジェクトのおかげで、会社の業績が大きく伸びた。
Thanks to the new project, the company's performance greatly improved.
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