N5
Object Marker を
Learn how を marks the direct object, the thing an action happens to, and read object-plus-verb chunks smoothly.
Recognize を as the direct object marker.Read object + を + verb patterns smoothly.Remember that を is usually pronounced o in normal speech.
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What gets acted on
The particle を marks the direct object, the thing the action happens to. In beginner sentences, the object usually comes before を and the verb comes near the end.
ほんをよみます。
I read a book.
みずをのみます。
I drink water.
パンをたべます。
I eat bread.
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