How to say "Stretch" in Japanese

When translating "stretch" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 伸びる and 張る. 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, 張る (はる (haru)) maps to "to stretch, to spread, to put up, to paste" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents A versatile verb with multiple meanings, including to stretch. A literal translation of "stretch" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!