Translation guide
The English word 'pushing' can refer to physically moving something away, applying pressure, promoting an idea, or being persistent. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents organized by meaning.
To apply force to move an object away from oneself, such as a door, button, or heavy item.
General verb for pushing something with your hand or body. Used for buttons, doors, carts, etc.
ドアを押してください。
Please push the door.
He pushed the car.
To push something into a confined space, like stuffing or cramming.
I pushed the clothes into the bag.
To push something aside or away, often with a sense of discarding or moving out of the way.
He pushed the papers aside.
To exert steady force on a surface, like pressing a button or squeezing.
To actively support or campaign for a cause, plan, or product.
To insist on something or push someone to do something, often in a social context.
To force one's opinions, work, or presence onto someone. Often negative.
He pushes his ideas on others.
To push something through forcefully, ignoring opposition.
He pushed the conversation forward forcefully.
To pester or push someone persistently for something, like a child asking for a toy.
To trigger a reaction or provoke someone emotionally.
Using 押す (osu) for promoting an idea sounds unnatural. Use 推進する (suishin suru) or 押し進める (oshisusumeru) instead.
To push a new policy.
押す is general pushing. 押し込む means pushing into a tight space. 押し付ける implies forcing something onto someone, often negatively.
To push forward with a plan or agenda, often with determination.
He pushed his opinion forward.
新製品を売り込んでいる。
They are pushing the new product.
The child kept pushing to buy a toy.