How to Say ‘Pressed (polite, past)’ in Japanese
押しました
oshi mashi ta
[oh-shee mah-shee tah]
💬 Usage Tip: From [押す] (to press). [押しました] is polite past—great for explaining what you already tried.
🇯🇵 In Japan: When reporting problems, Japanese communication often lists actions in order: “[〜を押しました] → [でも…]” to show you followed steps.
Phrase Breakdown
押し
oshi
[oh-shee]
press (stem)
押し is the stem of 押す (おす) “to press/push.” Used before polite endings: 押しました.
ボタンを押し、反応を確認しました。
I pressed the button and checked the response.
まし
mashi
[mah-shee]
polite verb ending (part)
まし is part of the polite form 〜ます. With past た it becomes ました (did).
もう一度押しましたが、変わりませんでした。
I pressed it again, but nothing changed.
た
ta
[tah]
past polite ending (part)
た completes ました to form the polite past: 〜ました (“did”).
リセットボタンを押しました。
I pressed the reset button.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager