押す

圧す、 捺す

Reading

Kana: おす
Romaji: osu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to push; to press

Note: Only 押す
2

to apply pressure from above; to press down

Note: Only 押す、 圧す
3

to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal

See also: 判を押す
Note: Only 押す、 捺す
4

to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

Note: Only 押す
5

to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influence

Note: Only 押す
6

to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress

Note: Only 押す、 圧す
7

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

Note: Only 押す
8

to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to force

Note: Only 押す
9

to make sure

See also: 念を押す (reading ねんをおす) 駄目を押す (reading だめをおす)
Note: Only 押す
10

to be pressed for time

Note: Only 押す
11

to advance troops; to attack

Note: Only 押す
12

(of light) to be diffused across an entire surface

Note: Only 押す

Kanji

Readings: オウ、 お.す、 お.し-、 お.っ-、 お.さえる、 おさ.える
Meanings: push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
Readings: アツ、 エン、 オウ、 お.す、 へ.す、 おさ.える、 お.さえる
Meanings: pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate
Readings: ナツ、 ダツ、 さ.す、 お.す
Meanings: press, print, affix a seal, stamp

Example Sentences

太鼓判(たいこばん)()す。
➥He gave me his stamp of approval.
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ボタンを()しましたか。
➥Did you push the button?
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ブザーを()して(くだ)さい。
➥Please push the buzzer.
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時間(じかん)()してる。
➥Time presses.
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()して()けてください。
➥Push the door open.
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タイムカードを()そう。
➥I'll punch the clock.
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