〜を押して
Formation
N1ConcessionFormal/StiffLiteratureNews
Variations
押し切って
Meaning
Despite; pushing through; overcoming.
Note
Used when overcoming difficulty, resistance, illness, or opposition through strong determination to achieve a goal. It implies that the obstacles are significant but are being forcefully overcome.
Examples
周囲の反対を押し切って、彼は自分の道を進んだ。
Pushing through the opposition of those around him, he went his own way.
病気を押して、彼は仕事に出た。
Despite his illness, he went to work.
無理を押して、彼はマラソンに参加した。
Pushing through the strain, he participated in the marathon.
親の反対を押し切って、彼女は一人で海外へ行った。
Overcoming her parents' opposition, she went abroad by herself.
強風を押して、船は港を出発した。
Pushing through the strong winds, the ship departed from the port.
反対を押し切って、新しい計画を進めることにした。
I decided to proceed with the new plan, pushing through the opposition.