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押す

おす

to push

Pronunciation

Definitions

MM - #3952 Common N5
Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

1. To push; To press Only applies to 押す.

2. To apply pressure from above; To press down Only applies to 押す,圧す.

3. To stamp (i.e. a passport); To apply a seal See also 判を押す. Only applies to 押す,捺す.

4. To affix (e.g. gold leaf) Only applies to 押す.

5. To press (someone for something); To urge; To compel; To influence Only applies to 押す.

6. To overwhelm; To overpower; To repress Only applies to 押す,圧す.

7. To push (events along); To advance (a plan) Only applies to 押す.

8. To do in spite of ...; To do even though ...; To force Only applies to 押す.

9. To make sure See also 念を押す.See also 駄目を押す. Only applies to 押す.

10. To be pressed for time Only applies to 押す.

11. To advance troops; To attack Only applies to 押す.

12. (of light) to be diffused across an entire surface Only applies to 押す.

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MM - #3952 Common N5

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