推し
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favorite (idol), bias, top pick, recommendation
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A term for a person or thing one passionately supports, and by extension a recommendation or top pick.
Examples
店員さんに推しのメニューを聞いた。
I asked the staff for the top pick menu.
私の推しは乃木坂46の齋藤飛鳥です。
My favorite is Saito Asuka from Nogizaka46.
新作ゲームが推しになっている。
The new video game has become my top pick.
友達に推しのカフェを教えた。
I told my friend about my top pick café.
ライブで推しの曲を全員で歌った。
At the concert we all sang the favorite's song.
Similar words
好きなキャラ
推し対象
一押し
厳選
推しメン
選び抜き
ファン対象
お気に入り
応援対象
おすすめ
Meanings
Examples
私の推しは乃木坂46の齋藤飛鳥です。
My favorite is Saito Asuka from Nogizaka46.
毎日推しの配信を見て元気をもらう。
I get energy by watching my favorite's stream every day.
ライブで推しの曲を全員で歌った。
At the concert we all sang the favorite's song.
彼は私の推しだから、グッズを集めている。
Because he is my favorite, I collect his merchandise.
SNSで推しを応援する投稿が増えている。
Posts supporting one's favorite are increasing on social media.
Similar words
好きなキャラ
推しキャラ
推しメン
推し対象
お気に入り
応援対象
ファン対象
Examples
この本は私の推しです。
This book is my top pick.
新作ゲームが推しになっている。
The new video game has become my top pick.
友達に推しのカフェを教えた。
I told my friend about my top pick café.
季節限定のスイーツが推しだ。
The seasonal sweets are my top pick.
店員さんに推しのメニューを聞いた。
I asked the staff for the top pick menu.
Similar words
おすすめ
ベストチョイス
一押し
トップピック
推奨品
選び抜き
厳選
Etymology
From the verb 推す (osu) ‘to push, to support’, where the continuative form 推し became a noun meaning ‘one who is supported’.
FAQ
What does 推し mean in Japanese?
It refers to a person, character, or creator that someone passionately supports, and can also mean a highly recommended item.
Is 推し used only for idols?
While it originated in idol fandom, 推し is now used for any favorite figure or a top‑rated product.
How is 推し different from 一押し?
一押し emphasizes a recommendation, whereas 推し can describe a personal favorite you actively support.
Can 推し be used for objects?
Yes, when the object is being recommended as a top pick, it can be called 推し.
推し活 is the activity of supporting and promoting one's 推し, such as buying merchandise or attending events.
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