How to say "Push" in Japanese

When translating "push" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between おす and 押し込む. In Japanese, おす (おす (osu)) is typically associated with "to push" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to the physical act of pushing. Often seen on doors. On the other hand, 押し込む (おしこむ (oshikomu)) maps to "to push into; to cram into; to force into" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Involves putting something into a space that is often too small or already crowded, requiring force. Can be literal or sometimes metaphorical for ideas/information.. A literal translation of "push" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!