押し
おし · oshi
Push, pushing
- weight, pressure
- authority, forcefulness, boldness, audacity, persistence
- to forcibly ..., to strongly ...
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flat · what is pitch accent?
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押し入れの奥から、昔のアルバムを見つけた。
おしいれのおくから、むかしのあるばむをみつけた。
I found an old photo album from the back of the closet.
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エレベーターが混んでいても、押し込まないで。
えれべーたーがこんでいても、おしこまないで。
Even if the elevator is crowded, don't push in.
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エレベーターが止まったら、ボタンを押してください。
えれべーたーがとまったら、ぼたんをおしてください。
If the elevator stops, please press the button.
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彼は、病気を押して出社した。
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What does 押し mean?
Push, pushing. It can also mean: weight, pressure; authority, forcefulness, boldness, audacity, persistence; to forcibly ..., to strongly ....
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おし (oshi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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