extend, prolong

About this kanji

The kanji "延" means to extend or prolong something. It is commonly used as a noun or in verb forms such as "のばす" (to extend) and "のびる" (to be extended). A frequently encountered compound is "延長" (えんちょう), which means extension, often used in contexts like extending deadlines or time limits. Another important compound is "延期" (えんき), meaning postponement, used when events are delayed. Lastly, "延べ" (のべ) refers to a total sum, often used with counts or measures. Remember that this kanji often suggests a sense of increasing time or length, so it is useful in various practical situations.

Built from

Example sentences

• 会議は一時間延びた。

  The meeting was extended by one hour.

Meanings across languages

English

extend, prolong

Tiếng Việt

mở rộng, kéo dài

日本語

延ばす, 延びる

한국어

연장하다, 늘리다

中文

延长, 延伸

id

memperpanjang, perpanjang

th

ขยาย, ต่ออายุ

es

extender, prolongar

fr

étendre, prolonger

de

erweitern, verlängern

pt

estender, prolongar

Common compounds

• 延長えんちょうextension, prolongation
• 延期えんきpostponement, extension of time
• 延べのべtotal, sum