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押

押 — push, stop, check

Learn the correct stroke order for 押 (push), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)オウou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.すosu、お.し-oshi、お.っ-o、お.さえるosaeru、おさ.えるosaeru
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#789
Meaningspush, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

押しおしpush; pushingnoun
押すおすto push; to thrust; to shoveverb
押収おうしゅうseizure; confiscationnoun
後押しあとおしpushing; support; backingnoun
押入れおしいれcloset (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors); (built-in) wardrobenoun
押し込むおしこむto push into; to cram into; to stuff intoverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 押 (push) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 押 is #789, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

押しおし — push; pushing
押すおす — to push; to thrust; to shove
押収おうしゅう — seizure; confiscation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 押 have?

The kanji 押 (push) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 押?

押 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 押 mean?

押 means: push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of. On'yomi readings: オウ. Kun'yomi readings: お.す, お.し-, お.っ-, お.さえる, おさ.える.

What JLPT level is 押?

押 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.