1

to be

(Kyoto-ben)

Note: polite (teineigo) language

See also: 在る (reading ある, entry #1) 居る (reading いる, entry #1)

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

1

greeting used between close male friends; Hi!; yes sir!; yo!

Note: word usually written using kana alone

1

to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to nominate

2

to infer; to conclude; to conjecture; to surmise

3

to think something through; to ponder deeply

1

male (animal)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 雌