It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.

JLPT N5 Grammar: を (o / wo) Object Marker Particle Meaning

The particle “を” (o / wo) is used to indicate the direct object of a sentence in Japanese. It marks the noun or pronoun that is receiving the action of the verb.

FORM

Noun を Verb

Examples

1. 雑誌を読む read a magazine  
2. 電気を消す to turn off the light  
3. 電源を消す turn off the power  
4. 電車を使う use a train  
5. 電車を待つ wait for a train  
6. 音楽を聞く to listen to music  
7. 風邪をひく catch a cold  
8. 食料を買う buy food  
9. 髪を染める dye one’s hair  
10. 魚を焼く。 I grill a fish.