Synonym Boundary: "おす", "押す", "押し切る", "押し通す", "撥ね退ける"

When expressing "push" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "おす", "押す", "押し切る", "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.
• 押す (おす (osu) - Level: N4): Maps to "to push" and is used when Used for pushing objects, buttons, or crowds. 対義語は「引く」です。.
• 押し切る (おしきる (oshikiru) - Level: N2): Maps to "to push through; to carry out despite opposition; to insist on" and is used when Implies overcoming resistance or opposition to achieve one's goal or carry out one's plan..
• 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.

Mixing these up can easily lead to unnatural translations. Refer to the bilingual context cards below to master the boundaries!