Push in Japanese
"push" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "push". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
Reading: ou
8 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.
What it carries
Stamp, pressure, force. Represents applying force.
Related kanji for "push"
push
atsu
Composed of earth and cliff. Pressing down earth.
push
yoku · nature
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'look up' reversed (卬), depicting pressing down with hands. Indicates suppressing emotions or actions.
push open(also: approach, draw near)
ai
Composed of hand and phonetic. Pushing forward with hand, approaching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for push?
The most common kanji for "push" is 押, read as ou. It means push, stop, check. Related kanji: 圧 (push), 抑 (push), 挨 (push open).
How many strokes does 押 have?
押 has 8 strokes.