Meaning of 押す in Japanese

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Definition of 押す

  1. (v5s, vt) to push; to press

    シャッターを押してくれますか。
    Could you press this button?

  2. to apply pressure from above; to press down
  3. to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal →Related words: 判を押す
  4. to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
  5. to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influence
  6. to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
  7. to push (events along); to advance (a plan)
  8. to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to force
  9. to make sure →Related words: 念を押す , 駄目を押す
  10. to be pressed for time
  11. to advance troops; to attack
  12. (of light) to be diffused across an entire surface

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