〜を

N5

object marker particle

Formation

Noun + を + Verb

Explanation

を (pronounced 'o') marks the direct object of an action verb — the thing being acted upon.

Examples

水を飲みます。
みずをのみます。
I drink water.
本を読みます。
ほんをよみます。
I read a book.

Common Mistakes

  • !を is written with を but pronounced 'o'

Related Grammar

〜はtopic marker particle〜がsubject marker particle〜にdirection / time / location particle
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