を (direct object marker)

Marks the direct object of a transitive verb. Pronounced 'o'.

他動詞の目的語を示す助詞「を」。発音は「お」。

Formation: N を + transitive verb

Example sentences

  1. パンを 食べます。

    パンを たべます。

    I eat bread.

  2. 本を 読みます。

    ほんを よみます。

    I read a book.

  3. 水を 飲みます。

    みずを のみます。

    I drink water.

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JLPT level

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