JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
伸 — expand
- Reading
- シン・の.びる・の.ばす・の.べる・の.す
- Meaning
- expand; stretch; extend; lengthen; increase
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
伸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シン・の.びる・の.ばす・の.べる・の.す and it means expand; stretch; extend; lengthen; increase. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
伸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 伸ばす (to lengthen) and 伸びる (to stretch).
Japanese words containing 伸
Frequently asked questions
What does 伸 mean in Japanese?
伸 means expand; stretch; extend; lengthen; increase in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 伸 read?
伸 is read シン・の.びる・の.ばす・の.べる・の.す. Reading it inside real words — 伸ばす and 伸びる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伸 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 伸 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伸 in a word?
A common word containing 伸 is 伸ばす (のばす) — "to lengthen". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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