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stretch in Japanese

stretch in Japanese is ストレッチ, 伸ばす, 伸びる — stretch means to pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

stretch in Japanese

ストレッチ
noun
Pronounced: sutoretchi
An act of stretching.
伸ばす
verb
Pronounced: nobasu
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.
伸びる
verb
Pronounced: nobiru
(intransitive) To lengthen when pulled.

What does "stretch" mean?

  1. verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
    "She stretched the elastic band until it snapped."
  2. verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
    "He stretched before going for his morning run."
  3. verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
    "They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs."
  4. noun A continuous extent of time or distance.
    "It was a long, empty stretch of highway."

stretch in a sentence

  • She stretched the elastic band until it snapped.
  • He stretched before going for his morning run.
  • They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs.
  • That claim really stretches the truth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stretch" in Japanese?

"stretch" in Japanese is ストレッチ, 伸ばす, 伸びる. stretch means: To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

How do you pronounce ストレッチ?

"stretch" in Japanese is ストレッチ, pronounced "sutoretchi".

How do you use "stretch" in a sentence?

Example: "She stretched the elastic band until it snapped." In Japanese, "stretch" is ストレッチ, 伸ばす, 伸びる.

Are there other ways to say "stretch" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "stretch": ストレッチ, 伸ばす, 伸びる.

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