推す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 推す | 推さない |
| Polite | 推します | 推しません |
| Past polite | 推しました | 推しませんでした |
| Past | 推した | 推さなかった |
| Te-form | 推して | 推さないで |
| Desire | 推したい | 推したくない |
| Potential | 推せる | 推せない |
| Passive | 推される | 推されない |
| Causative | 推させる | 推させない |
| Causative passive | 推させられる | 推させられない |
| Volitional | 推そう | |
| Polite volitional | 推しましょう | |
| Imperative | 推せ | 推すな |
| Conditional | 推せば | 推さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 推したら | 推さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
recommend; endorse; nominate; support
Used when putting a person, candidate, option, work, performer, etc. forward as worthy of support. In modern casual contexts it can also mean actively supporting or being a fan of someone or something.
私は彼女を次の部長に推した。
I recommended her for the next department head.
A friend recommended it to me, so I started reading this manga.
Recently he has been supporting that band.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Formal or written use for drawing a conclusion from evidence, circumstances, wording, or context. Common patterns include 〜から推すと and 〜から推して.
Judging from the situation, the culprit is probably still nearby.
From the way he spoke, it seems the plan has already been decided.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
think through; ponder deeply
Rare and old-fashioned as an independent modern verb in this sense. In ordinary contemporary Japanese, 考え抜く, 熟考する, or 推し量る-like expressions are more likely depending on the nuance.
In older usage, 推す can be used to mean 'to think deeply'.
They put him forward as the next chairman.
Judging from this result, he will probably win.
She's a fan of her favorite idol.
I'd recommend this restaurant as the top pick.
fan activities; supporting one's favorite idol or character