“To press” in Japanese
Short answer
To press in Japanese is “圧す” (osu). Full meaning: to push, to thrust, to shove; to press (down), to push (e.g. a button), to exert pressure on; to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (a seal).
Other ways to say “To press” in Japanese
圧する
assuru to press; to oppress, to dominate, to overwhelm
責め落とす
semeotosu to press (someone to do something); to make confess
揉み立てる
momitateru to press, to urge, to rush
急き立てる
sekitateru to hurry (up), to press, to urge on
畳み掛ける
tatamikakeru to give no leeway, to press (for an answer, etc.), to shower (questions on someone)
促す
unagasu to urge, to encourage, to press, to prompt, to draw (attention to); to stimulate (e.g. growth), to hasten (e.g. development), to quicken, to accelerate, to promote
急かす
sekasu to hurry (up), to urge on, to press, to rush
迫る
semaru to approach, to draw near, to be imminent; to press (someone for something), to urge, to compel
押す
osu to push, to thrust, to shove; to press (down), to push (e.g. a button), to exert pressure on; to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (a seal)
壓する
assuru to press; to oppress, to dominate, to overwhelm
あっし
asshi to press; to oppress, to dominate, to overwhelm
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