日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsexpand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase
On'yomiシン
Kun'yomiの、の、の、の
Strokes7
Radical

Compounds

  • to hold out, to extend (e.g. one's hands), to stretch, to reach out for

  • stretching, sidestroke (swimming)

  • comfortable, carefree

  • to stretch, to extend, to lengthen, to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)

  • comfortably, peacefully, freely, with one's mind at ease

  • growth rate, elongation percentage

  • expansion and contraction, elasticity, flexibility

Example sentences

  • Although business development went smoothly, revenue growth has stagnated.

  • Although sales are growing, cost increases are a concern.

  • Stretch your arms straight.

  • She is growing tall.

  • He stretched out his arm for a magazine.

  • Select the graft point after imagining how the branches will extend and fruit grow.

  • The old woman extended a loving hand to the children.

  • He said he would give a helping hand to them.