Meaning of を in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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を
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Romajiwo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- particle
- Meaning
- indicates direct object of action
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- Parts of speech
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- indicates subject of causative expression
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- Parts of speech
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- indicates an area traversed
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- Parts of speech
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- indicates time (period) over which action takes place
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- Parts of speech
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- indicates point of departure or separation of action
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- Parts of speech
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- indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
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Example Sentences
を used in context
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She read the book all night.
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She clutched her baby in her arms.
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She embroidered her initials on a white handkerchief.
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He wishes to erase bad memories.
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What did you eat for lunch today?
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「あの音で考え事ができないわ」と、彼女はタイプライターを見つめながら言った。
I can't think with that noise, she said, as she stared at the typewriter.
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