Japanese word

伸び

Pronunciation

Romajinobi

Meaning

  • noungrowth

Example

子どもの伸びが楽しみです。ko do mo no no bi ga tano shi mi de su

I look forward to the child's growth.

Illustration for 伸び (growth)

More examples

最近は髪の伸びが早くて、すぐに散髪が必要です。sai kin wa kami no no bi ga haya ku te su gu ni san patsu ga hitsu yō de su

My hair has been growing quickly lately, so I need a haircut soon.

Core concept

Describes a person or thing becoming greater in size, ability, amount, or degree over time.

Common phrases

  • 伸びを見せるno bi o mi se ru

    show growth

  • 髪の伸びkami no no bi

    hair growth

Similar words

成長seichō: A person, animal, or plant becomes larger, more mature, or more capable.
増加zōka: An amount or number becomes greater.
上達jōtatsu: A person becomes more skilled at an activity.

Definition in Japanese

人や物事の大きさ・能力・程度などが、以前より増すこと。hito ya mono goto no ō ki sa nō ryoku tei do na do ga i zen yo ri ma su ko to

Word origin

伸び (nobi) is the noun form of 伸びる (nobiru), meaning "to grow" or "to extend," and it keeps the sense of becoming greater.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 伸び (nobi) often follows の (no) after nouns such as 身長 (shinchō) or 売り上げ (uriage) to describe growth in a person or an amount.

Other meanings

  • increasenoun

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