Japanese word

押し切る

Pronunciation

Romajioshikiru

Meaning

  • verbpush through

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.

Illustration for 押し切る (push through)

More examples

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.

Core concept

It conveys moving an action past resistance until it reaches completion, often by refusing to yield to opposition.

Common phrases

  • 周囲の反対を押し切るshū i no han tai o o shi ki ru

    override opposition from those around you

  • 強引に押し切るgō in ni o shi ki ru

    force one's way through

Similar words

押し通すoshitōsu: To continue with a decision despite objections or resistance.
強行するkyōkōsuru: To carry out a plan despite opposition or unfavorable conditions.
ごり押しするgorioshisuru: To get something accepted through persistent pressure rather than agreement.

Definition in Japanese

反対や抵抗を押しのけて、物事を無理に実現する。han tai ya tei kō o o shi no ke te mono goto o mu ri ni jitsu gen su ru

Word origin

押し切る (oshikiru) combines 押す (osu, "push") and 切る (kiru, "cut"); the compound extends the idea of pushing through a barrier to overcoming opposition.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • override oppositionverb
  • force one's way throughverb

Opposites

  • 引き下がるhikisagaruback downverb

Related words

  • 押し切りoshikirioverridenoun

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