Word details

押し通す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 押し通す.

Dictionary

Entry

押し通すしとおすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #16919
1

to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through

Examples
彼は保守党一辺倒で押し通した
He has remained pro-conservative throughout.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

8 strokesFrequency 789JLPT N2Grade 8

On

オウ

Kun

お.すお.し-お.っ-お.さえるおさ.える

Nanori

おしおすおや

traffic, pass through, avenue, commute, counter for letters, notes, documents, etc.

9 strokesFrequency 80JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ツウ

Kun

とお.るとお.り-とお.り-どお.りとお.すとお.し-どお.しかよ.う

Nanori

とんどうしどおりみち

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