Word details
押す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 押す.
Dictionary
Entry
Transitive verb
to push; to thrust; to shove
Transitive verb; Also written as 圧す
to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to exert pressure on
Transitive verb; Also written as 捺す
to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal)
Transitive verb
to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
Transitive verb
to push (someone for something); to press; to put pressure on (someone)
Transitive verb; Usu. in the passive; also written as 圧す
to overwhelm; to overpower; to put (someone) under pressure; to be superior to
Intransitive verb
to push ahead (with a policy, plan, etc.); to proceed; to stick to
Transitive verb; As ...を押して...
to do ... in spite of ...; to defy; to brave; to push aside
Transitive verb
to make sure
Intransitive verb
to fall behind schedule
Intransitive verb; Go (game)
to push; to extend one's stones forward by pushing against opponent’s stones
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
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