押し切る

• Reading: おしきる
• Romaji: oshikiru
• Kanji breakdown: 押 (ō/o) — push, press; 切 (setsu/ki) — cut, sever
• Pronunciation: /o.ɕi.ki.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To overcome opposition; to push through; to force one's way. To persist despite resistance.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb meaning to push past opposition or resistance and accomplish something. Combines 押し (pushing) with 切る (to cut through). Often used when someone insists on their position despite objections from others. Common in negotiations, decisions, and situations requiring strong will.

Examples

1. 反対意見を押し切って計画を実行した。 He pushed through the opposition and carried out the plan.
2. 親の反対を押し切り、留学を決意した。 She pushed past her parents' objections and decided to study abroad.
3. 最後は彼の熱意が周囲を押し切った。 In the end, his passion won out over everyone around him.

Usage Guide

Context: negotiations, decision-making, determination

Tone: assertive

Origin & History

Compound of 押す (to push) and 切る (to cut). The image is of pushing through an obstacle and cutting past it — overcoming resistance through sheer force of will.

Cultural Context

Era: Medieval

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal