日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningspush, stop, check, subdue, attach
On'yomiオウ
Kun'yomiお、お、お、お、おさ
Strokes8
Radical

Compounds

  • push, pushing, weight, pressure

  • to push into, to cram into, to stuff into, to crowd into

  • to press against, to push against, to force against, to foist on (task, responsibility)

  • to push, to thrust, to shove, to press (down)

  • seizure, confiscation

Example sentences

  • This is a highly recommended restaurant.

  • Of those 2 or 3 were pushed out of the nest, and then fell down from the balcony as well.

  • He shouldered the swing door open.

  • The force of the current carried the bridge away.

  • He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.

  • Just press the button and a clear photo will be produced by the latest technology.

  • The police seized a large quantity of drugs at the school.

  • However, maybe from the sudden change in pressure when you push them in, having your ears pop is a problem.