Vocabulary

What does 押す (おす, osu) mean?

押す (おす, osu) means to push, to press.

Quick facts
Readingおす
Romajiosu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
おす
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonosu

to push, to press

GenkiGenki 18
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to push; to thrust; to shove
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to exert pressure on
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal)
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to push (someone for something); to press; to put pressure on (someone)

Example sentences

  • I press this button.

  • I pushed the door hard.

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