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押し

Push


Meaning

Push, Pressure

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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


Reading

おし

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