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差し伸べる

差し延べる、 差伸べる、 差延べる

Reading

Kana: さしのべる
Romaji: sashinoberu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
vt
1

to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to stretch; to reach out for

2

to thrust (javelin)

3

to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)

See also: 手を差し伸べる

Kanji

Readings: サ、 さ.す、 さ.し
Meanings: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
Readings: シン、 の.びる、 の.ばす、 の.べる、 の.す
Meanings: expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase
Readings: エン、 の.びる、 の.べる、 の.べ、 の.ばす
Meanings: prolong, stretching

Example Sentences

(かれ)()()()べ、(わたし)はそれを(にぎ)った。
➥He held out his hand and I took it.
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(かれ)(まず)しい(ひと)援助(えんじょ)()()()べた。
➥He held out a helping hand to the poor.
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(かれ)(かれ)らに援助(えんじょ)()()()べるつもりだと()った。
➥He said he would give a helping hand to them.
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(かれ)握手(あくしゅ)(もと)めて(わたし)()()()べた。
➥He put out his hand to me for a handshake.
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(わたし)出来(でき)(かぎ)りの援助(えんじょ)(かれ)()しのべるつもりです。
➥I'll offer him what help I can.
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そのわかい(おとこ)()()()べたのでわたしはそれを(にぎ)った。
➥The young man put out his hand and I shook it.
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