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
シャッターを押してくれますか。
Could you press this button?
その箱には製造者の証印が押してある。
The box bears the stamp of the manufacturer.