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1課 基本の助詞
Foundational particles
1課

~を

接続:N を V
Marks the direct object of the action. Placed after the thing/person affected by the verb; を is read as お.
注意 / Note:For the place where the action takes place, use で; を can also refer to a route with 歩く/渡る.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Say “what to do with what”
Wonder: Do nouns take direct action?
Avoid: Don't use it where the action takes place
Tip to remember: Ask “what does the verb affect?” → を
Check again: Try translating "what to read, what to buy, what to eat"
毎朝、新聞を読みます。
Every morning I read the newspaper.
駅で友達を待ちます。
I'm waiting for you at the station.
毎晩、音楽を聞きます。
Every night I listen to music.

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