“To thrust” in Japanese
Short answer
To thrust in Japanese is “突きつける” (tsukitsukeru). Full meaning: to thrust (at someone), to stick, to point (a gun).
Other ways to say “To thrust” in Japanese
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)
突き立てる
tsukitateru to stab, to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground), to stick upright
突っ立てる
tsuttateru to stab, to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground), to stick upright
差し伸べる
sashinoberu to hold out, to extend (e.g. one's hands), to stretch, to reach out for; to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
捺す
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)
圧す
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)
押せる
oseru 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)
突立る
tsukitateru to stab, to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground), to stick upright
推せる
oseru 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)
突き刺す
tsukisasu to stab, to stick, to pierce, to thrust
突き立る
tsukitateru to stab, to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground), to stick upright
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