How to Say ‘Object marker’ in Japanese
を
o
[oh]
💬 Usage Tip: [を] marks the object of an action. In routes: [角を右に曲がる] = “turn right at the corner.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Particles like [を] are often dropped in casual speech, so you might hear [二つ目の角、右に曲がって].
Phrase Breakdown
を
o
[oh]
(object marker)
Particle marking the direct object. In directions: 角を曲がる (turn at a corner), 道をまっすぐ行く (go straight on a road).
次の角を左に曲がってください。
Please turn left at the next corner.
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