押す
おす
osu
verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

押す (おす (osu)) means "to push". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to push

Also : to shove · to press · to thrust

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine your thumb trying to push an invisible wall, so hard it feels like you're trying to push the moon out of the sky. The sound "osu" sounds like your foot stomping on the gas pedal.

Example Sentences

押す、じかんがありません。

おす、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

押す、まいにちべんきょうします。

おす、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

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