noun
smoothing out wrinkles; wrinkle removal
Refers to the act or process of removing wrinkles from fabric, paper, or skin. Often used in contexts like ironing or skincare.
このスチーマーはしわ伸ばしに便利だ。
This steamer is handy for smoothing out wrinkles.
noun
recreation; leisure activity (esp. for the elderly)
A figurative use: activities that help older people relax and 'smooth out' the wrinkles of daily life. Often used in the context of senior centers or community programs.
老人ホームでは、しわ伸ばしにカラオケを楽しんでいる。
At the nursing home, they enjoy karaoke as a recreational activity.
Compound of しわ (wrinkle) and 伸ばし (stretching, smoothing), the noun form of 伸ばす (to stretch out). The recreational sense is a metaphorical extension.