“To overcome” in Japanese
Short answer
To overcome in Japanese is “押し切る” (oshikiru). Full meaning: to overcome (opposition), to push past, to force one's way; to press and cut.
Other ways to say “To overcome” in Japanese
排する
haisuru to push aside, to overcome (e.g. difficulties), to reject; to align, to put in order
踏み越える
fumikoeru to step over or across, to overcome
征する
seisuru to conquer, to subjugate, to overcome
押切る
oshikiru to overcome (opposition), to push past, to force one's way; to press and cut
押しきる
oshikiru to overcome (opposition), to push past, to force one's way; to press and cut
押切れる
oshikireru to overcome (opposition), to push past, to force one's way; to press and cut
打ち勝つ
uchikatsu to conquer (e.g. an enemy), to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
おしきる
oshikiru to overcome (opposition), to push past, to force one's way; to press and cut
押し切れる
oshikireru to overcome (opposition), to push past, to force one's way; to press and cut
乗り越える
norikoeru to climb over, to get over, to cross (a mountain); to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.), to surmount, to get through (an illness, crisis, etc.), to get over (e.g. one's pain); to surpass (a predecessor), to overtake
這い上がる
haiagaru to creep up, to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation), to rise (after a setback)
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