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差し伸べる (さしのべる) — to hold out · Nihongo Circle

差し伸べる

さしのべる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to hold out
2to extend (e.g. one's hands)
3to stretch
4to thrust (javelin)
5to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)

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Kanji in this word

差Distinction, Difference, Variation10 strokes 伸Expand, Stretch, Extend7 strokes

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