How to Say ‘The carrot(s) (object marker)’ in Japanese
にんじんを
ninjin o
[neen-jeen oh]
💬 Usage Tip: [にんじんを] marks carrots as the thing to be cut, peeled, or moved. The [を] particle is doing quiet but important work here.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In real kitchens, you may hear the ingredient plus [を] and then a quick verb. Training your ear for this pattern helps a lot.
Phrase Breakdown
にんじん
ninjin
[neen-jeen]
carrot
A common kitchen ingredient, carrot.
にんじんをみじかく切ります。
I cut the carrot into short pieces.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
A particle marking the direct object of the verb, as in what you cut or peel.
にんじんを切ります。
I cut the carrot.
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