Synonym Boundary: "おす", "押す", "押し通す", "押し込む", "撥ね退ける"

When expressing "push" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "おす", "押す", "押し通す", "押し込む", "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..
• 押し込む (おしこむ (oshikomu) - Level: N2): Maps to "to push into; to cram into; to force into" and is used when 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..
• 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!