伸
expand · stretch · extend · lengthen · increase
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and state. Person stretching.
Symbolism
Stretch, extension, growth. Represents stretching.
Component Breakdown
person + 申
Words & Expressions
Words written with 伸
Four-Character Compounds
伸縮自在
しんしゅくじざい
elastic; flexible; telescoping
Proverbs & Idioms
伸るか反るか
のるかそるか
Sink or swim
Leaving success or failure to chance
Related Figures & Stories
牧野伸顕
Name contains 伸
Count Makino Nobuaki, also Makino Shinken , was a Japanese politician and imperial court official.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 伸 mean in Japanese?
伸 means expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase.
How do you read 伸?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: の.びる、の.ばす、の.べる、の.す (nobiru, nobasu, noberu, nosu).
How many strokes does 伸 have?
伸 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 伸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
伸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.