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A2 particle Neutral #50 más común 2 min de lectura

～を

o /o/

The particle 'o' marks the person or thing that is directly affected by the action of the verb.

Practícalo

～を en 30 segundos

  • Marks the direct object of a transitive verb.
  • Indicates the target of an action.
  • Essential for basic Japanese sentence structure.
The primary role of 『を』 is to denote the direct object, meaning the entity that is directly affected by the verb's action. For instance, in 「リンゴを食べます」 (I eat an apple), 『リンゴ』 (apple) is the direct object because it's what is being eaten, and 『を』 clearly marks this relationship. It is crucial for distinguishing between the subject and the object in sentences, especially since Japanese word order can be flexible. Mastering this particle is a foundational step in understanding Japanese sentence structure and constructing coherent expressions.
『を』 is exclusively used with transitive verbs. Transitive verbs are those that take a direct object, such as 食べる (to eat), 飲む (to drink), 読む (to read), 書く (to write), 見る (to see), and 聞く (to hear/listen). Understanding which verbs are transitive versus intransitive is key, as intransitive verbs (e.g., 走る - to run, 眠る - to sleep) do not take 『を』. Confusion can arise because some Japanese verbs have both transitive and intransitive forms, sometimes with slight meaning variations. Always pay attention to the specific verb's nature.
The particle 『を』 is typically pronounced with a low pitch, often blending seamlessly with the preceding word. In standard Japanese, it is generally considered to have no independent pitch accent, meaning it does not introduce a new pitch rise or fall. It functions more as an extension of the preceding noun's pitch contour. While it is written with a 'w' in romaji (wo), the 'w' sound is almost entirely silent, making its pronunciation effectively identical to 『お』 (o). This subtle difference is mostly historical, but important to note for accurate pronunciation.

Dato curioso

Although historically pronounced 'wo', the 'w' sound in 『を』 is almost entirely silent in modern standard Japanese. It's one of the few kana that retains a distinct character despite having merged pronunciation with another (お - 'o').

Ejemplos

1

私{わたし}はご飯{はん}を食{た}べます。

Everyday action of eating.

I eat rice.

2

彼{かれ}はビールを飲{の}んだ。

Casual past action.

He drank beer.

3

手紙{てがみ}を書{か}く。

General action of writing something.

To write a letter.

4

音楽{おんがく}を聞{き}きます。

Polite everyday action.

I listen to music.

5

道{みち}を渡{わた}る。

Action of traversing a path.

To cross the road.

Colocaciones comunes

ご飯{はん}を食べる To eat rice
本{ほん}を読む To read a book
音楽{おんがく}を聞く To listen to music
道{みち}を歩く To walk the road

Frases Comunes

お腹をすかす

to be hungry

気を付ける

to be careful

年を取る

to age

Se confunde a menudo con

～を vs が
Marks the subject of the sentence. It indicates who is performing the action, whereas 'o' indicates what is being affected.
～を vs に
Marks the destination, time, or indirect object. It is used with intransitive verbs like 'iku' (to go) or 'suwaru' (to sit).

Patrones gramaticales

名詞 + を + 他動詞

Cómo usarlo

Notas de uso

The particle 'o' is used exclusively with transitive verbs. It is a fundamental part of sentence structure across all levels of formality. Ensure it is written as 'を' even though it is pronounced 'o'.

Errores comunes

Beginners often use 'o' with intransitive verbs like 'iku' (to go). Another common error is mixing up 'ga' and 'o' when describing preferences, though 'ga' is preferred with 'suki' (like).

Consejos

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Think of 'o' as the action receiver

Whenever you use a verb that affects something, look for the object and attach 'o'. It turns a noun into the target of your verb.
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Don't confuse with destination particles

Remember that 'o' is for objects, not destinations. Use 'ni' or 'e' for places you are going to, not 'o'.
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The unique sound of 'o'

While written as 'wo' in romaji for historical reasons, it is pronounced just like 'o'. This is a common point of confusion for beginners.

Origen de la palabra

『を』 is one of the oldest Japanese particles, dating back to Old Japanese. Its origin is thought to be from an older form or sound, evolving into its current form and function. It has consistently served as a case marker for direct objects throughout the history of the Japanese language.

Contexto cultural

The particle 'o' is one of the most iconic characters in the Hiragana script. It is rarely used in other contexts outside of its grammatical function.

Truco para recordar

Think of 'o' as an arrow pointing from the verb to the object. It hits the noun directly.

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas
「が」は動作の主体（誰が）を表し、「を」は動作の対象（何を）を表します。例えば「私がパンを食べる」では、主体は私、対象はパンです。
はい、基本的には他動詞の直前に来ます。しかし、文の強調などの理由で語順が変わることはありますが、格助詞としての役割は変わりません。
現代の標準的な日本語では「o」と発音します。「wo」と発音することはほとんどありません。
はい、「行く」「来る」などの自動詞には「を」は使いません。これらは主に「に」や「へ」を使います。

Ponte a prueba

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私はコーヒー___飲みます。

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: を

「飲む」は他動詞であり、コーヒーがその対象であるため「を」を使います。

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