押す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 押す is read as おす and is a transitive verb meaning to push an object or press something such as a button to operate it.
• Basic usage: Moving an object appears in 箱を押す, while operating a control appears in ボタンを押す.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Translation depends on the object
  • With a box it means “push,” while with a button or switch it means “press.”
• Difference from 引く
  • 引く means pulling something toward oneself, while 押す means applying force to move it away or press a surface.