Noun を〜 (Noun wo〜)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Indicates the direct object of a verb.
Formation
Noun + を + Verb
Detailed Explanation
The を (wo) particle is used to mark the direct object of a verb in a sentence. It shows the noun that the action (verb) is performed on. The particle を is usually pronounced as 'o' in spoken Japanese.
Examples
私は本を読みます。
Watashi wa hon wo yomimasu.
I read a book.
彼はケーキを食べました。
Kare wa keeki wo tabemashita.
He ate a cake.
母はコーヒーを飲むのが好きです。
Haha wa koohii wo nomu no ga suki desu.
My mother likes to drink coffee.
友達が私のペンを使いました。
Tomodachi ga watashi no pen wo tsukaimashita.
My friend used my pen.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.