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[さき()·()··]
sakinobashi
noun, suru verb

Root Words:

[さき() + ()··]
saki + nobashi

English Meaning(s) for 先延ばし

noun, suru verb
  1. delay; putting off; procrastination

Definition and Synonyms for 先延ばし

Procrastination the act of procrastinating
Synonyms: 先延ばし, 延引, 遷延
Drag One'S Feet postpone doing what one should be doing
Synonyms: ぐずぐず, 伸ばす, 先延ばし, 躊躇, 逡巡
Procrastination putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time
Synonyms: 先延ばし, 延引, 遷延

Meanings for each kanji in 先延ばし

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» prolong; stretching

Categories 先延ばし is a member of

Holdup the act of delaying
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Delay act later than planned, scheduled, or required
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 先延ばし

Sample Sentences for 先延ばし

I waited until the last minute.
Many women pursue higher education and careers, thus delaying marriage and childbirth.
Stop putting off finding a job.

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