を (Object marking particle)

Object marking particle

JLPT N5
Pattern

Noun + を + Verb

How it works

を marks the direct object: the thing the action is done to. It is written を but pronounced お. It also marks a place you move through or leave: 道をわたる (cross the road), へやを出る (leave the room).

Examples

  • パンを 食べます。I eat bread.
  • つぎの かどを 右に まがって ください。Please turn right at the next corner.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N5 · Lesson 2

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