押す | Japanese meaning

押す【おす】

Frequency rank: 1,763. – 1,764.

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

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 判を押す
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 念を押す【ねんをおす】 and 駄目を押す【だめをおす】
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

Forms

押す【おす】Frequency rank: 1,763. – 1,764.
圧す【おす】Frequency rank: 16,062. – 16,121.
捺す【おす】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
おすFrequency rank: 28,646. – 28,849.

Generated word frames (experimental)

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] pushes [Object]

He pushes the door.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] presses [Emotion]

She presses her feelings.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Animal] pushes [Object]

The cat pushes the ball.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] advances [Something]

He advances the plan.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] is pressed for [Time]

He is pressed for time.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] presses [Opponent] for [Request]

I pressed him for questions.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] stamps [Object]

She stamps the passport.

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] pushes [Activity] forward

He pushes the project forward.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to push; to press

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 down

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 seal

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

。

to stamp the passport.

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

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 influence

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 repress

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

。

Grief overwhelmed me.

to push (events along); to advance (a plan)

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 force

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 sure

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 time

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 attack

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 surface

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

。

Light diffuses across the room.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう（きごう）to push; to pressto be able to pushpush buttonto exert a great influenceto advance by pushingforce for pushingto be pressed for timeto push forwardto push into shove asideto press one's opinionto suppress forceto affix a sealto be overpoweredto be pushed asideto be pushy

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 sentences

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1. 、、。

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

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