How to Say ‘That (object marker を)’ in Japanese
それを
sore o
[soh-reh oh]
💬 Usage Tip: [それ] = “that.” Adding [を] makes it the direct object: [それを改善する] (“improve that”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: In interviews, using [それ] helps you avoid repeating the weakness over and over, keeping your answer smooth and polite.
Phrase Breakdown
それ
sore
[soh-reh]
that; it
Refers to something previously mentioned (e.g., your weakness). Common in follow-up explanations in interviews.
弱みを伝えた後にそれを改善した方法も話します。
After stating my weakness, I also talk about how I improved it.
を
o
[oh]
(object marker)
Marks the direct object of a verb. Here: それを改善する = 'improve it'.
それを改善するために練習しています。
I’m practicing in order to improve it.
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