押す

圧す、 捺す

Reading

Kana: おす

Romaji: osu

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

押

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

圧

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

捺

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)を押(お)す。

➥He gave me his stamp of approval.

ボタンを押(お)しましたか。

➥Did you push the button?

ブザーを押(お)して下(くだ)さい。

➥Please push the buzzer.

時間(じかん)が押(お)してる。

➥Time presses.

押(お)して開(あ)けてください。

➥Push the door open.

タイムカードを押(お)そう。

➥I'll punch the clock.