to stretch; to extend; to grow; to develop (skills / business); to postpone

💡 Nuance & Usage: 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！』