押す

おす

to push, to press, to stamp (e.g., a passport)

Also:to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (e.g. gold leaf), to overwhelm

What does 押す mean?

押す is a Japanese verb meaning to push, to press, to stamp (e.g., a passport) in English. It can also be translated as to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (e.g. gold leaf), to overwhelm depending on context. It is written as 押す in kanji, おす in hiragana, and osu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

シャッターをしてくれますか。

Could you press this button?

その箱には製造者の証印がしてある。

The box bears the stamp of the manufacturer.