Word Meaning 伸す

のす nosu

伸す is read as のす (nosu) and means to iron out (creases).

Meaning

English

  1. to iron out (creases)
  2. to go further
  3. to extend one's journey
  4. to knock out
  5. to knock down
  6. to gain influence
  7. to become stronger
  8. to increase (e.g. in scope)

Reading

Kana

のす

Romaji

nosu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 9 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 119158 Priority S

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

伸ばす

のばす

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)

伸び

のび

(ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

伸び伸び

のびのび

(growing) quickly

伸びやか

のびやか

comfortable

伸し

のし

sidestroke (swimming)

伸び悩む

のびなやむ

to be sluggish

伸長

しんちょう

expansion

伸し上る

のしあがる

to rise (to a high position)

伸び代

のびしろ

room for growth

伸開線

しんかいせん

involute