押
push · stop · check · subdue · attach · seize · weight · shove · press · seal · do in spite of
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
hand + 甲
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.
Symbolism
Stamp, pressure, force. Represents applying force.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pressing a seal
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
押しても引いても
おしてもひいても
Whether you push or pull
No matter what you do
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 押 mean in Japanese?
押 means push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of.
How do you read 押?
On'yomi: オウ (OU). Kun'yomi: お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える (osu, oshi, o, osaeru, osaeru).
How many strokes does 押 have?
押 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 押 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 押 (push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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