N2
おしきる (oshikiru)
押し切る
to push through; to carry out despite opposition; to insist on
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies overcoming resistance or opposition to achieve one's goal or carry out one's plan.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は家族の反対を押し切って、海外留学を決めた。
He decided to study abroad, overriding his family's opposition.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "押し切る"!
周囲の意見を＿＿＿＿＿、自分の計画を実行した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他の人の反対や困難を乗り越えて、自分の考えを「貫く」という意味で「押し切る」が適切です。
English: 'Oshikiru' is appropriate here as it means to 'push through' or 'carry out' one's own plan despite opposition or difficulties.
English: 'Oshikiru' is appropriate here as it means to 'push through' or 'carry out' one's own plan despite opposition or difficulties.
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