押
push · stop · check · subdue · attach · seize · weight · shove · press · seal · do in spite of
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.
Symbolism
Stamp, pressure, force. Represents applying force.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pressing a seal
Component Breakdown
hand + 甲
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
押しても引いても
おしてもひいても
Whether you push or pull
No matter what you do
Anime & Manga
メイカさんは押しころせない
Meika-san wa Oshikorosenai
A well-known work with 押 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
市辺押磐皇子
Name contains 押
Ichinobe-no Oshiwa was the eldest son of Japanese Emperor Richū; and he was the father of Prince Woke , and Prince Oke .
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 押 mean in Japanese?
押 means push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of.
How do you read 押?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える (osu, oshi, o, osaeru, osaeru).
How many strokes does 押 have?
押 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 押 a good kanji for a tattoo?
押 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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