伸 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 伸 mean?

Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.

How to read 伸?

Kunyomi... のびる/nobiru,のばす/nobasu,のべる/noberu,のす/nosu, のる/noru

Onyomi... シン/shin

jinmeikun... tada, nobu, noburu, noboru,

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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伸 / related names

gender:

gender:

Name:
shin
Katakana:
シン

Kanji:
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
nobuya
Katakana:
ノブヤ

Kanji:
伸弥
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • It's been a long time. Distant. Extensive, pervasive. Passing time. Big. To mend. To sew. To put away. To stop. To finish. Finally. More and more. Further.
Name:
nobuyuki
Katakana:
ノブユキ

Kanji:
伸幸
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Happiness. Fortunately. Good luck. Thankfulness. To care for. To take good care of. Blessing. The outings and travels of an emperor, a son, or a superior.
Name:
seishin
Katakana:
セイシン

Kanji:
政伸
Meaning:
  • Politics. To govern a country or things. The way to do things. To make things right. Rules. Standard. To carry out in a reasonable manner. To work out.
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
shinya
Katakana:
シンヤ

Kanji:
伸弥
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • It's been a long time. Distant. Extensive, pervasive. Passing time. Big. To mend. To sew. To put away. To stop. To finish. Finally. More and more. Further.
Name:
koshin
Katakana:
コウシン

Kanji:
興伸
Meaning:
  • Interest. The momentum will flourish.
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
shinichiro
Katakana:
シンイチロウ

Kanji:
伸一朗
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • One. The first. Kanji for the number 1 (one). To be the most superior. To begin, to put things together.
  • Cheerful. Explicit. A bright, cheerful personality. A beautiful, unclouded appearance. Honest. Clear-hearted. A clear voice.
Name:
nobuyoshi
Katakana:
ノブヨシ

Kanji:
伸欣
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • To be happy. To enjoy. A metaphor for something that is smiling and enjoying itself.
Name:
yoshinobu
Katakana:
ヨシノブ

Kanji:
嘉伸
Meaning:
  • Splendid. Excellent. Beautiful. Congratulations. Happy. Rejoice. Enjoy. Praise.
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
noa
Katakana:
ノア

Kanji:
伸空
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Sky. Atmosphere. Heaven. Big. Wide. Empty. No substance. Meaningless. Useless. In Buddhism, something without substance or essence. A thing related to aviation.
Name:
noa
Katakana:
ノア

Kanji:
伸明
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Bright. The state of being illuminated by light and seeing clearly. A hopeful and positive attitude. A detailed understanding of things. To be clear. To distinguish. Smart. Wise. Light. To light up.
Name:
taishin
Katakana:
タイシン

Kanji:
泰伸
Meaning:
  • Gentle. Calm. Reassuring. Gentle. Large. Broad. Abundant. No worries. Extremely. Overbearing. extravagant. To be extravagant.
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
nobuo
Katakana:
ノブオ

Kanji:
伸夫
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Husband. A man who is married. An adult male. A full-fledged man. A respectable man. A man engaged in labor.
Name:
kenshin
Katakana:
ケンシン

Kanji:
賢伸
Meaning:
  • Smart. Wise. Clever. A person with superior wisdom and virtue. A word that expresses respect for others.
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
nobuaki
Katakana:
ノブアキ

Kanji:
伸晃
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Glowing. Bright. Clear.
Name:
nobutaka
Katakana:
ノブタカ

Kanji:
伸崇
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Noble. Precious. To revere. A towering mountain.
Name:
nobutaka
Katakana:
ノブタカ

Kanji:
伸高
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • High. High in position. Tall. High in grade, degree, value, etc. Having passed through time. Noble. To be noble. A word that expresses respect for others.
Name:
chikanobu
Katakana:
チカノブ

Kanji:
悠伸
Meaning:
  • Distant in time or space. Far away. Eternal. To go on forever. Relaxed, leisurely. Tranquil. Long-hearted. Not in a hurry.
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
Name:
shingo
Katakana:
シンゴ

Kanji:
伸午
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Horse. Seventh of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. The name of the time of day, around noon or from noon to two o'clock. Or between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The direction of south.
Name:
shingo
Katakana:
シンゴ

Kanji:
伸伍
Meaning:
  • Stretch. To extend. To extend and spread. To extend one's influence. To relax. To release tension. To state. to declare.
  • Five. An administrative unit in ancient China that consisted of five houses. A group of five people.

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