念を押す

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/nen o osɯ/
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To make extra sure a point has been understood or remembered.
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Examples

  • 秘密を守るよう念を押された。
    I was reminded firmly to keep it secret.
  • 出発時刻をもう一度念を押した。
    I double-checked the departure time.
  • 彼に締切は金曜だと念を押した。
    I made sure he understood the deadline was Friday.
  • 母は傘を忘れないよう念を押した。
    Mother reminded me firmly not to forget my umbrella.
  • 人数に間違いがないか念を押す。
    We double-check that the number of people is correct.

Similar words

重ねて確かめる
確認する

Meanings

Double-check a point

communication
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To repeat or confirm a point with someone so that there is no mistake or forgetting.

Examples

  • 出発時刻をもう一度念を押した。
    I double-checked the departure time.
  • 母は傘を忘れないよう念を押した。
    Mother reminded me firmly not to forget my umbrella.
  • 彼に締切は金曜だと念を押した。
    I made sure he understood the deadline was Friday.
  • 人数に間違いがないか念を押す。
    We double-check that the number of people is correct.
  • 秘密を守るよう念を押された。
    I was reminded firmly to keep it secret.

Similar words

重ねて確かめる
確認する

Etymology

念 is careful attention, and 押す suggests pressing a point home.

FAQ

What does 念を押す mean?

To make extra sure a point has been understood or remembered.

How do you read 念を押す?

It is read ねんをおす, written nen o osu.

When would you use 念を押す?

Said of confirming a date, instruction, promise, or caution more than once to prevent error.

How is 念を押す different from 釘を刺す?

釘を刺す warns against a specific unwanted action; 念を押す broadly checks or reinforces a point.

How does 念を押す change in a sentence?

A fixed verb phrase; 押す inflects as 念を押した and 念を押された.

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