How to Say ‘Reached out’ in Japanese
差し伸べてくれた
さしのべてくれた
💬 Usage Tip: [差し伸べる] (sashinoberu) means 'to extend' or 'to offer'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
差し伸べさしのべ
[sashinobe]
extend
To reach out or stretch forth.
腕を差し伸べた。
Extended an arm.
てて
[te]
and
Used to connect clauses or phrases.
彼に手を差し伸べて助けてくれた。
He extended a hand and helped me.
くれくれ
[kure]
did for me
Indicates receiving a favor.
手伝ってくれた。
Helped me.
たた
[ta]
past tense
Indicates an action completed in the past.
彼がそれをくれた。
He gave it to me.
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