Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "おす", "押し出す", "押し通す", "撥ね退ける"
All represent the core concept "push", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
おす
おす (osu)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
押し出す
おしだす (oshidasu)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
押し通す
おしとおす (oshitoosu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
撥ね退ける
はねのける (hanenokeru)
N1 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "push" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "おす", "押し出す", "押し通す", "撥ね退ける" based on context.
- おす (おす (osu) - Level: N5): Maps to "to push" and is used when Refers to the physical act of pushing. Often seen on doors.
- 押し出す (おしだす (oshidasu) - Level: N3): Maps to "to push out; to squeeze out" and is used when Often used for physically pushing something out of a confined space, or for a crowd pushing someone out. Can also mean to force something out..
- 押し通す (おしとおす (oshitoosu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to push through; to carry through to the end; to insist on (one's opinion)" and is used when Similar to 押し切る, but often emphasizes seeing something through to completion or maintaining one's position despite obstacles or opposition..
- 撥ね退ける (はねのける (hanenokeru) - Level: N1): Maps to "to push aside, to repel, to brush off (an attack, an obstacle, a suggestion)" and is used when Implying using force or strong will to remove an obstacle or reject something unwelcome. Can be physical.
Context for "おす"
ドアを押してください。
Please push the door.
Context for "押し出す"
満員電車でドアから押し出されそうになった。
I was almost pushed out of the door on the crowded train.
Context for "押し通す"
どんなに困難でも、自分の信念を押し通すことが大切だ。
It's important to stick to your beliefs, no matter how difficult.
Context for "撥ね退ける"
彼は困難な状況を撥ね退けて、成功を収めた。
He pushed aside the difficult situation and achieved success.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "ドアを押してください。" (Meaning: "Please push the door.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "おす" is correct here because it represents "to push" in the context: "Please push the door.".