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VocabJLPT N3

to press against

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to press against
2. to push against
3. to foist on (task, responsibility)

This verb means to press something forcefully onto something else or to impose something on another person against their will. It carries a nuance of forcing one's own opinions, burdens, or objects onto others.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is that person seriously pressing their shoulder into me to take more space?

Sentence 2

Hey, what are you doing pressing your ear against the door like that?

Sentence 3

She said she pressed her cheek into the pillow and cried.

Sentence 4

That sound just now — should we press our ears to the door and check?

Sentence 5

Why is he just sitting there with his forehead pressed against the desk?