- to push; to pressonly applies to 押す
- to apply pressure from above; to press downonly applies to 押す and 圧す
- to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a sealonly applies to 押す and 捺すsee also
- to affix (e.g. gold leaf)only applies to 押す
- to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influenceonly applies to 押す
- to overwhelm; to overpower; to repressonly applies to 押す and 圧す
- to push (events along); to advance (a plan)only applies to 押す
- to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to forceonly applies to 押す
- to make sureonly applies to 押すsee also and
- to be pressed for timeonly applies to 押す
- to advance troops; to attackonly applies to 押す
- (of light) to be diffused across an entire surfaceonly applies to 押す
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
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- to push; to press
- to apply pressure from above; to press down
- to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal
- to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
- to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influence
- to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
- to push (events along); to advance (a plan)
- to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to force
- to make sure
- to be pressed for time
- to advance troops; to attack
- (of light) to be diffused across an entire surface
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.
This meaning involves applying force on something from above to keep it in a certain position or to flatten it.
This usage is related to officially marking a document or a passport.
This meaning involves attaching or securing something onto a surface.
In this context, it means to exert pressure on someone in order to persuade, force, or motivate them to do something.
This meaning refers to dominating or suppressing with superior force or power.
This usage is related to driving things forward or progressing a plan.
This meaning implies doing something even in challenging circumstances or despite obstacles.
This usage stresses ensuring something is done or confirming a particular state.
This expression means to be short of time; to have a limited amount of time available.
This usage is related to military operations, referring to the action of moving troops forward or launching an attack.
This meaning describes the spread of light evenly over a wide area or surface.
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To push or press down on something, typically with force or intention.
To pull something away from oneself or to draw back; opposite of pushing.
To press something against another object with force; to impose.
To shoot or strike; can refer to pushing in combat or sports contexts.
To overcome or conquer challenges; contrasts with being overwhelmed.
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Of those 2 or 3 were pushed out of the nest, and then fell down from the balcony as well.
However, maybe from the sudden change in pressure when you push them in, having your ears pop is a problem.
It's only manners to tackle all out a game that they have gone all out in creating. Pressing the pause button is just rude!
He's the pest that, on last month's class-help day, escaped leaving me with all the work.
When I put 100 yen in and pressed the button to buy a coffee at the vending machine, four cans dropped down all at once!
Seika came into the room pushing a small cart with a pot and a tea set resting on it.
The convenience store was overflowing with girls, I didn't have the urge to push my way through them and went home as I was.
When Tobita gives a plan his seal of approval, the client accepts it at first glance.