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押す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 押す

Godan verb
Freq #959
1

Transitive verb

to push; to thrust; to shove

Examples
シャッターを押してくれますか。
Could you press this button?
2

Transitive verb; Also written as 圧す

to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to exert pressure on

3

Transitive verb; Also written as 捺す

to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal)

Examples
その箱には製造者の証印が押してある
The box bears the stamp of the manufacturer.
4

Transitive verb

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

5

Transitive verb

to push (someone for something); to press; to put pressure on (someone)

6

Transitive verb; Usu. in the passive; also written as 圧す

to overwhelm; to overpower; to put (someone) under pressure; to be superior to

7

Intransitive verb

to push ahead (with a policy, plan, etc.); to proceed; to stick to

8

Transitive verb; As ...を押して...

to do ... in spite of ...; to defy; to brave; to push aside

9

Transitive verb

to make sure

10

Intransitive verb

to fall behind schedule

11

Intransitive verb; Go (game)

to push; to extend one's stones forward by pushing against opponent’s stones

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 789
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

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

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.す
お.し-
お.っ-
お.さえる
おさ.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おし
おす
おや
5 strokes
Frequency: 718
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

pressure
push
overwhelm
oppress
dominate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
アツ
エン
オウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.す
へ.す
おさ.える
お.さえる
11 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

press
print
affix a seal
stamp

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ナツ
ダツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
お.す
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