押
Kanji · N2
押 / push
Kanji for push, stop, or check.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
押 carries the meaning push, stop, or check.
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Common compounds with 押
押しボタンおしぼたんpush button / push-button
押しおしpush / pushing
押入れおしいれcloset / wardrobe
押すおすto push / to thrust / to shove
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