synonym Comparative
押す
VS
押し通す
Differences Between "押す" and "押し通す"
Option A
押す
Meaning
to push
Reading
おす (osu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
ドアをゆっくり押してください。
Please push the door slowly.
Option B
押し通す
Meaning
to push through; to carry through to the end; to insist on (one's opinion)
Reading
おしとおす (oshitoosu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to push)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 押す: Used for pushing objects, buttons, or crowds. 対義語は「引く」です。(The antonym is "hiku" - to pull.)
- 押し通す: Similar to 押し切る, but often emphasizes seeing something through to completion or maintaining one's position despite obstacles or opposition.
- 押す: Used for pushing objects, buttons, or crowds. 対義語は「引く」です。(The antonym is "hiku" - to pull.)
- 押し通す: Similar to 押し切る, but often emphasizes seeing something through to completion or maintaining one's position despite obstacles or opposition.
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