伸ばす

のばす

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)

JLPT N3

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
nobasu

Example Sentences

爪を伸ばしすぎると、物が書きにくくなります。

If you grow your nails too long, it becomes difficult to write things.

爪を伸ばすと、割れやすくなる

To grow your nails long, they become prone to breaking.

夏までに髪を伸ばしたいので、今は切らないでいます。

I want to grow my hair long by summer, so I'm not cutting it now.