Frequency rank: 2,475.
- to press against; to push against; to force against
- to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical act of applying pressure or force onto something, often in a way that suggests a direct contact or confrontation.
I press the door shut.
Generated: This meaning involves an act of forcing one's ideas, responsibilities, or tasks onto someone else, often without their consent.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] presses [Object]
[Person] imposes [Responsibility]
[Person] imposes [Opinion]
[Person] imposes [Emotion]
Generated related terms (experimental)
おしつける押し付ける【おしつける】
Refers to pressing or pushing against something, often in a forceful or assertive manner.
おす押す【おす】
Means to push or press something lightly or firmly, often with one's hands.
Refers to coercing or forcing someone to do something against their will.
かす課す【かす】
Means to assign or impose a task or duty onto someone.
Refers to convincing or persuading someone to understand or agree with something.