English–Japanese
“push through” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajioshikiru
Example
社長は反対を押し切って計画を進めます。sha chō wa han tai o o shi ki tte kei kaku o susu me ma su
The president moves the plan forward despite opposition.
How to say “push through” in Japanese
“Push through” in Japanese is 押し切る (oshikiru).
It conveys moving an action past resistance until it reaches completion, often by refusing to yield to opposition.
Example sentences with 押し切る
彼は友人の忠告を押し切り、一人で山に登りました。kare wa yū jin no chū koku o o shi ki ri hito ri de yama ni nobo ri ma shi ta
He ignored his friend's advice and climbed the mountain alone.
Tips for using 押し切る
- In news reports, 押し切る (oshikiru) often describes a leader or group carrying a proposal forward despite objections, so it sounds stronger than simply proceeding.