ストレッチ
Meanings
1
stretch (fabric); stretchy material
Refers to the elasticity of a material or to stretch fabric itself. Common in clothing and textile contexts.
These pants have good stretch and are easy to move in.
2
stretching (exercise); stretch
abbreviation
Abbreviation of ストレッチ体操. Used for stretching exercises, warm-ups, or cool-downs.
See also: ストレッチ体操
Please do proper stretching before exercising.
3
straight (course); straightaway
Sports term for a straight section of a track or course, or a straight shot in sports like tennis.
They came out of the final corner and entered the straight.
Usage patterns
- ストレッチをするto do stretching exercises
I do stretches before starting exercise.
- ストレッチが効いた〈物〉an item made of stretchy material
These jeans have stretch, so they're easy to move in.