押す | Japanese meaning

押す【おす】

Frequency rank: 1,763. – 1,764.

Alsoす【おす】す【おす】おす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to push; to pressonly applies to 押す

This meaning refers to the action of exerting a force against something in order to move it away from oneself or towards a particular direction.

He pushed the door.

to apply pressure from above; to press downonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning involves applying force on something from above to keep it in a certain position or to flatten it.

to press one's weight against the desk.

to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a sealonly applies to 押す and 捺すsee also 判を押す

This usage is related to officially marking a document or a passport.

to stamp the passport.

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)only applies to 押す

This meaning involves attaching or securing something onto a surface.

to affix gold leaf to paper.

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influenceonly applies to 押す

In this context, it means to exert pressure on someone in order to persuade, force, or motivate them to do something.

I pushed him and made him take on the job.

to overwhelm; to overpower; to repressonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning refers to dominating or suppressing with superior force or power.

Grief overwhelmed me.

to push (events along); to advance (a plan)only applies to 押す

This usage is related to driving things forward or progressing a plan.

to advance the plan.

to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to forceonly applies to 押す

This meaning implies doing something even in challenging circumstances or despite obstacles.

Even though I don't have time, I push myself and do my best.

to make sureonly applies to 押すsee also 念を押す【ねんをおす】 and 駄目を押す【だめをおす】

This usage stresses ensuring something is done or confirming a particular state.

To make sure if the window is closed, press it.

to be pressed for timeonly applies to 押す

This expression means to be short of time; to have a limited amount of time available.

We are pressed for time, so we need to finish the task quickly.

to advance troops; to attackonly applies to 押す

This usage is related to military operations, referring to the action of moving troops forward or launching an attack.

Advance and assault the enemy position.

(of light) to be diffused across an entire surfaceonly applies to 押す

This meaning describes the spread of light evenly over a wide area or surface.

Light diffuses across the room.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] pushes [Object]

He pushes the door.

[Person] presses [Emotion]

She presses her feelings.

[Animal] pushes [Object]

The cat pushes the ball.

[Person] advances [Something]

He advances the plan.

[Person] is pressed for [Time]

He is pressed for time.

[Person] presses [Opponent] for [Request]

I pressed him for questions.

[Person] pushes [Activity] forward

He pushes the project forward.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【おす】

To push or press down on something, typically with force or intention.

Please push the door to open it.

【ひく】

To pull something away from oneself or to draw back; opposite of pushing.

He pulled the box to move it.

【おしつける】

To press something against another object with force; to impose.

He imposed his opinion on her.

【うながす】

To urge or prompt someone to take action; to encourage.

She urged him to leave.

【うつ】

To shoot or strike; can refer to pushing in combat or sports contexts.

The officer shot at the suspicious person.

【こくふくする】

To overcome or conquer challenges; contrasts with being overwhelmed.

He overcame many difficulties.

【すすめる】

To advance or promote something forward, like a plan or agenda.

We need to advance the project.

Example sentences168 results

Of those 2 or 3 were pushed out of the nest, and then fell down from the balcony as well.

Tatoeba

Just press the button and a clear photo will be produced by the latest technology.

Tatoeba

押す【おす】

Frequency rank: 1,763. – 1,764.

Alsoす【おす】す【おす】おす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to push; to pressonly applies to 押す

This meaning refers to the action of exerting a force against something in order to move it away from oneself or towards a particular direction.

He pushed the door.

to apply pressure from above; to press downonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning involves applying force on something from above to keep it in a certain position or to flatten it.

to press one's weight against the desk.

to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a sealonly applies to 押す and 捺すsee also 判を押す

This usage is related to officially marking a document or a passport.

to stamp the passport.

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)only applies to 押す

This meaning involves attaching or securing something onto a surface.

to affix gold leaf to paper.

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influenceonly applies to 押す

In this context, it means to exert pressure on someone in order to persuade, force, or motivate them to do something.

I pushed him and made him take on the job.

to overwhelm; to overpower; to repressonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning refers to dominating or suppressing with superior force or power.

Grief overwhelmed me.

to push (events along); to advance (a plan)only applies to 押す

This usage is related to driving things forward or progressing a plan.

to advance the plan.

to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to forceonly applies to 押す

This meaning implies doing something even in challenging circumstances or despite obstacles.

Even though I don't have time, I push myself and do my best.

to make sureonly applies to 押すsee also 念を押す【ねんをおす】 and 駄目を押す【だめをおす】

This usage stresses ensuring something is done or confirming a particular state.

To make sure if the window is closed, press it.

to be pressed for timeonly applies to 押す

This expression means to be short of time; to have a limited amount of time available.

We are pressed for time, so we need to finish the task quickly.

to advance troops; to attackonly applies to 押す

This usage is related to military operations, referring to the action of moving troops forward or launching an attack.

Advance and assault the enemy position.

(of light) to be diffused across an entire surfaceonly applies to 押す

This meaning describes the spread of light evenly over a wide area or surface.

Light diffuses across the room.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] pushes [Object]

He pushes the door.

[Person] presses [Emotion]

She presses her feelings.

[Animal] pushes [Object]

The cat pushes the ball.

[Person] advances [Something]

He advances the plan.

[Person] is pressed for [Time]

He is pressed for time.

[Person] presses [Opponent] for [Request]

I pressed him for questions.

[Person] pushes [Activity] forward

He pushes the project forward.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【おす】

To push or press down on something, typically with force or intention.

Please push the door to open it.

【ひく】

To pull something away from oneself or to draw back; opposite of pushing.

He pulled the box to move it.

【おしつける】

To press something against another object with force; to impose.

He imposed his opinion on her.

【うながす】

To urge or prompt someone to take action; to encourage.

She urged him to leave.

【うつ】

To shoot or strike; can refer to pushing in combat or sports contexts.

The officer shot at the suspicious person.

【こくふくする】

To overcome or conquer challenges; contrasts with being overwhelmed.

He overcame many difficulties.

【すすめる】

To advance or promote something forward, like a plan or agenda.

We need to advance the project.

Example sentences168 results

Of those 2 or 3 were pushed out of the nest, and then fell down from the balcony as well.

Tatoeba

Just press the button and a clear photo will be produced by the latest technology.

Tatoeba

押

N3常用

意push; stop; check; subdue; attach; seize; weight; shove; press; seal; do in spite of

訓お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える

音オウ

名おし、おす、おや

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圧

N25

意pressure; push; overwhelm; oppress; dominate

訓お.す、へ.す、おさ.える、お.さえる

音アツ、エン、オウ

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捺

N1人名用

意press; print; affix a seal; stamp

訓さ.す、お.す

音ナツ、ダツ

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押す【おす】

Frequency rank: 1,763. – 1,764.

Alsoす【おす】す【おす】おす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to push; to pressonly applies to 押す

This meaning refers to the action of exerting a force against something in order to move it away from oneself or towards a particular direction.

He pushed the door.

to apply pressure from above; to press downonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning involves applying force on something from above to keep it in a certain position or to flatten it.

to press one's weight against the desk.

to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a sealonly applies to 押す and 捺すsee also 判を押す

This usage is related to officially marking a document or a passport.

to stamp the passport.

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)only applies to 押す

This meaning involves attaching or securing something onto a surface.

to affix gold leaf to paper.

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influenceonly applies to 押す

In this context, it means to exert pressure on someone in order to persuade, force, or motivate them to do something.

I pushed him and made him take on the job.

to overwhelm; to overpower; to repressonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning refers to dominating or suppressing with superior force or power.

Grief overwhelmed me.

to push (events along); to advance (a plan)only applies to 押す

This usage is related to driving things forward or progressing a plan.

to advance the plan.

to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to forceonly applies to 押す

This meaning implies doing something even in challenging circumstances or despite obstacles.

Even though I don't have time, I push myself and do my best.

to make sureonly applies to 押すsee also 念を押す【ねんをおす】 and 駄目を押す【だめをおす】

This usage stresses ensuring something is done or confirming a particular state.

To make sure if the window is closed, press it.

to be pressed for timeonly applies to 押す

This expression means to be short of time; to have a limited amount of time available.

We are pressed for time, so we need to finish the task quickly.

to advance troops; to attackonly applies to 押す

This usage is related to military operations, referring to the action of moving troops forward or launching an attack.

Advance and assault the enemy position.

(of light) to be diffused across an entire surfaceonly applies to 押す

This meaning describes the spread of light evenly over a wide area or surface.

Light diffuses across the room.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] pushes [Object]

He pushes the door.

[Person] presses [Emotion]

She presses her feelings.

[Animal] pushes [Object]

The cat pushes the ball.

[Person] advances [Something]

He advances the plan.

[Person] is pressed for [Time]

He is pressed for time.

[Person] presses [Opponent] for [Request]

I pressed him for questions.

[Person] pushes [Activity] forward

He pushes the project forward.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【おす】

To push or press down on something, typically with force or intention.

Please push the door to open it.

【ひく】

To pull something away from oneself or to draw back; opposite of pushing.

He pulled the box to move it.

【おしつける】

To press something against another object with force; to impose.

He imposed his opinion on her.

【うながす】

To urge or prompt someone to take action; to encourage.

She urged him to leave.

【うつ】

To shoot or strike; can refer to pushing in combat or sports contexts.

The officer shot at the suspicious person.

【こくふくする】

To overcome or conquer challenges; contrasts with being overwhelmed.

He overcame many difficulties.

【すすめる】

To advance or promote something forward, like a plan or agenda.

We need to advance the project.

Example sentences168 results

Of those 2 or 3 were pushed out of the nest, and then fell down from the balcony as well.

Tatoeba

Just press the button and a clear photo will be produced by the latest technology.

Tatoeba

押す【おす】

Frequency rank: 1,763. – 1,764.

Alsoす【おす】す【おす】おす

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to push; to pressonly applies to 押す

This meaning refers to the action of exerting a force against something in order to move it away from oneself or towards a particular direction.

He pushed the door.

to apply pressure from above; to press downonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning involves applying force on something from above to keep it in a certain position or to flatten it.

to press one's weight against the desk.

to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a sealonly applies to 押す and 捺すsee also 判を押す

This usage is related to officially marking a document or a passport.

to stamp the passport.

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)only applies to 押す

This meaning involves attaching or securing something onto a surface.

to affix gold leaf to paper.

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influenceonly applies to 押す

In this context, it means to exert pressure on someone in order to persuade, force, or motivate them to do something.

I pushed him and made him take on the job.

to overwhelm; to overpower; to repressonly applies to 押す and 圧す

This meaning refers to dominating or suppressing with superior force or power.

Grief overwhelmed me.

to push (events along); to advance (a plan)only applies to 押す

This usage is related to driving things forward or progressing a plan.

to advance the plan.

to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to forceonly applies to 押す

This meaning implies doing something even in challenging circumstances or despite obstacles.

Even though I don't have time, I push myself and do my best.

to make sureonly applies to 押すsee also 念を押す【ねんをおす】 and 駄目を押す【だめをおす】

This usage stresses ensuring something is done or confirming a particular state.

To make sure if the window is closed, press it.

to be pressed for timeonly applies to 押す

This expression means to be short of time; to have a limited amount of time available.

We are pressed for time, so we need to finish the task quickly.

to advance troops; to attackonly applies to 押す

This usage is related to military operations, referring to the action of moving troops forward or launching an attack.

Advance and assault the enemy position.

(of light) to be diffused across an entire surfaceonly applies to 押す

This meaning describes the spread of light evenly over a wide area or surface.

Light diffuses across the room.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] pushes [Object]

He pushes the door.

[Person] presses [Emotion]

She presses her feelings.

[Animal] pushes [Object]

The cat pushes the ball.

[Person] advances [Something]

He advances the plan.

[Person] is pressed for [Time]

He is pressed for time.

[Person] presses [Opponent] for [Request]

I pressed him for questions.

[Person] pushes [Activity] forward

He pushes the project forward.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【おす】

To push or press down on something, typically with force or intention.

Please push the door to open it.

【ひく】

To pull something away from oneself or to draw back; opposite of pushing.

He pulled the box to move it.

【おしつける】

To press something against another object with force; to impose.

He imposed his opinion on her.

【うながす】

To urge or prompt someone to take action; to encourage.

She urged him to leave.

【うつ】

To shoot or strike; can refer to pushing in combat or sports contexts.

The officer shot at the suspicious person.

【こくふくする】

To overcome or conquer challenges; contrasts with being overwhelmed.

He overcame many difficulties.

【すすめる】

To advance or promote something forward, like a plan or agenda.

We need to advance the project.

Example sentences168 results

Of those 2 or 3 were pushed out of the nest, and then fell down from the balcony as well.

Tatoeba

Just press the button and a clear photo will be produced by the latest technology.

Tatoeba

押

N3常用

意push; stop; check; subdue; attach; seize; weight; shove; press; seal; do in spite of

訓お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える

音オウ

名おし、おす、おや

Details

圧

N25

意pressure; push; overwhelm; oppress; dominate

訓お.す、へ.す、おさ.える、お.さえる

音アツ、エン、オウ

Details

捺

N1人名用

意press; print; affix a seal; stamp

訓さ.す、お.す

音ナツ、ダツ

Details