1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
smoothing out wrinkles
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
recreation (esp. for the elderly)
Other forms
しわ伸ばし 【シワのばし】 · 皺伸ばし 【シワのばし】
1
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
esp. 伸ばす
その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
2
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to lengthen;to extend;to stretch
あつかましいその子は私のひざの上に両足を伸ばした。
The impudent child extended her legs across my lap.
3
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to reach out;to hold out
esp. 伸ばす
彼は手を伸ばして小さな皮表紙の本をとった。
He reached out and took down a small leather bound book.
4
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to straighten;to smooth out
右腕を伸ばせません。
I can't straighten my right arm.
5
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
6
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to dilute;to thin out
7
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to postpone
esp. 延ばす
その仕事を明日まで延ばすな。
Don't put off the work till tomorrow.
8
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to prolong
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?
9
Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to strengthen;to develop;to expand
委員会の目的は子供の音楽の才能を伸ばすことにあります。
The purpose of the committee is to develop children's musical talent.
Other forms
延ばす 【のばす】
