English–Japanese

“push” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiosu

Example

ドアを押します。do a o o shi ma su

I push the door.

Illustration for 押す (push)

How to say “push” in Japanese

“Push” in Japanese is 押す (osu).

Describes directing force against something to move it away or make it respond.

Full entry for 押す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 押す

ボタンを押します。bo ta n o o shi ma su

I push the button.

自動ドアは、横のボタンを押すと開きます。ji dō do a wa yoko no bo ta n o o su to hira ki ma su

The automatic door opens when you press the button on the side.

Tips for using 押す

  • In everyday Japanese, 押す (osu) describes both pushing a door and pressing a button, while English commonly uses push and press for these two actions.

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