Japanese

おしきる
Meaning: to push through; to overcome opposition
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 押し切る 押し切ない
Polite 押し切ます 押し切ません
Past 押し切た 押し切なかった
Polite + Past 押し切ました 押し切ませんでした
Te-form 押し切て 押し切なくて
Potential 押し切られる 押し切られない
Passive 押し切られる 押し切られない
Causative 押し切させる 押し切させない
Imperative 押し切ろ 押し切るな

Handwriting

押
し
切
る

Example sentences

He pushed through the opposition of those around him and followed his own path.
家族の反対を押し切って留学した。
I went to study abroad despite my family's opposition.
周囲の反対を押し切って、自分の心の声に従うことにした。
I decided to follow my inner voice, pushing through the opposition from those around me.

Usage Notes

Often used when someone proceeds with their plans despite strong objections or difficult circumstances.

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