押し寄せる
おしよせる
oshiyoseru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
押し寄せる (おしよせる (oshiyoseru)) means "to surge towards". It is read おしよせる (oshiyoseru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to surge towards
Also : to close in · to advance on · to march on
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Example Sentences
津波が街に押し寄せた。
つなみがまちにおしよせた。
The tsunami surged towards the town.
黒雲が空に押し寄せている。
くろくもがそらにおしよせている。
Dark clouds are surging across the sky.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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