を indicates the direct object of a verb
Sentence Structure Pattern
- [ Noun ] を [ Transitive verb ]
The particle を (wo) indicates the direct object of a verb.
It shows what the action of the verb is directed at, or what is being acted upon, specifying what is done or to what the action is being performed.
Japanese
彼は本を読む。
English
I read a book.
Japanese
りんごを食べた
English
I ate an apple.
を indicates a route of a movement/motion
Sentence Structure Pattern
- [ Noun ] を [ Transitive verb ]
The particle 'を' (wo) can also indicate the route of a movement or motion.
In this usage, 'を' represents the place being passed through or the direction being taken.
Japanese
彼は公園を散歩した。
English
She took a walk through the park.
を indicates a point of departure
Japanese
彼は家を出た。
English
I left the room.
を indicates the cause of an emotion in a verb.
Japanese
試験の結果を心配する。
English
I worry about the exam results.