Meaning

Primary

Push

Alternative

Pressure

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

おし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

俺は押しに弱いんだよなあ。

I'm weak-willed to pressure.

前の彼女は押しが強すぎて二週間で別れてしまった。

My last girlfriend was too pushy and we broke up after two weeks.

交渉においては、押しと引きのバランスが重要です。

In negotiations, balancing push and pull is important.

彼の「もう一杯!」という押しに負けて、飲みすぎちゃいました。

I gave in to his "Just one more drink!" pressure and ended up drinking too much.

Kanji Composition