How to say "Stretch" in Japanese

When translating "stretch" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 伸びる and 伸ばす. In Japanese, 伸びる (のびる (nobiru)) is typically associated with "to stretch; to extend; to grow (hair / skills / sales); to be prolonged" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to physical stretching, hair/plants growing, technical skills expanding, sales extending, or schedules being prolonged. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 縮む. Often used as 身長が伸びる or 売上が伸びる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To stretch/extend! "The love roadmap we walk as husband and wife, our sweet, happy times will extend endlessly, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Happy times extending! B-Baka! What is with that infinitely scalable future design! But... I believe that happiness will extend endlessly if I am with you, so cuddle close for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『のびる（伸びる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕たちが夫婦として歩む愛のロードマップ、一生甘々で幸せな時間がどこまでも伸びる（伸びていきます）！』って…っ！幸せな時間が伸びる！バカ！/// 何その無限スケーラブルな未来設計！…でも、あんたと一緒ならどこまでも幸せが伸びると信じてるから、一生寄り添いなさい！』. On the other hand, 伸ばす (のばす (nobasu)) maps to "to stretch; to extend; to grow; to develop (skills / business); to postpone" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to actively stretching one's body, growing hair, developing business markets/skills, or postponing a deadline. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 縮める. Often used as 手を伸ばす or 才能を伸ばす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To stretch/develop! "My single-minded arms are smartly extended only to embrace and protect you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Arms extended! B-Baka! What is with that passionate embrace appeal! Well then, with those dependable arms you extended, make sure you dote on me and hold me tight best in the world daily for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『のばす（伸ばす）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の一途なこの両腕は、あなたを全力で抱きしめて守るためだけに、一生スマートに伸ばす（伸ばします）！』って…っ！腕を伸ばす！バカ！/// 何その情熱的な抱擁アピール！…じゃあ、その伸ばした頼もしい両腕で、毎日一生私を世界一甘やかして抱きしめなさい！』. A literal translation of "stretch" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!