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を

particle
  • indicates direct object of action
  • indicates subject of causative expression
  • indicates an area traversed
  • indicates time (period) over which action takes place
  • indicates point of departure or separation of action
  • indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

Example Sentences

あなたが話をしたがっていたのは誰ですか。
Who is it that you want to talk to?
彼はお金を払わずにレストランを出ました。
He left the restaurant without paying.
私たちは小さなボートで川を下った。
We went down the river in a small boat.
父は私の楽観を乱さないことにした。
My father chose not to disturb my optimism.
私は教室で自分の声をとどかせることができなかった。
I couldn't make myself heard in the classroom.