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押し切る

おしきる

N2to push through · to carry through

Examples

反対意見が多かったが提案を押し切った。

最後まで自分の考えを押し切るのは難しい。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 押し切る, read おしきる, is a compound verb joining the continuative form of 押す with 切る, which adds completion despite resistance.
  • Basic usage: Use it when carrying a course of action through despite opposition or obstacles, as in 提案を押し切る.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Grammar and combinations
    • The object being pushed through takes ; the word more strongly implies overcoming resistance than simple 押す.

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