N2

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N2
Meaning
press, suppress
Onyomi
オウ
Kunyomi
お(す)、お(さえる)
Formula
押 = 扌 + 甲。

Story

押 is analyzed as a combination of 扌 (hand), 甲 (armor top) and denotes press, suppress.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.

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