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N5 Grammar: を (wo) Particle

を (wo) Particle

Meaning:
The Direct Object of a Transitive Verb
The most common use of 「を」 is to indicate the direct object, or the thing directly affected by the action of a verb. It tells us what is being acted upon in the sentence.

Starting Point
When paired with verbs that indicate moving away or leaving, such as でる (leave) or おりる (get off), 「を」 marks the point from which the action begins.

Passing Point
「を」 can also indicate a place that something or someone moves through or passes, often used with verbs like とおる (pass) or わたる (cross).

For example:
1. The Direct Object of a Transitive Verb

今日きょうは レストランで 晩ばんご飯はんを 食たべます。
I will eat dinner in a restaurant tonight.

友達ともだちに 日本語にほんごを 教えます。
I will teach Japanese to my friend.

本ほんを 読よみます。
I will read books.

野菜やさいを 買かいます。
I will buy vegetables.

 

2. Starting Point

家うちを 出でます。
I will leave my house.

バスを 降おります。
I will get off the bus.

 

3. Passing Point

道路どうろを 渡わたります。
I will cross the road.

黄色きいろいい バスが この道みちを 通とおります。
The yellow bus will pass this street.

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