How to Say ‘The onion / onions (object marker)’ in Japanese
たまねぎを
tamanegi o
[tah-mah-neh-gee oh]
💬 Usage Tip: The particle [を] marks the thing being acted on. So [たまねぎを] means "the onions" as the object of cutting, peeling, etc.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Particles may sound small, but they help you catch what the chef wants done to what. In noisy kitchens, these grammar clues are gold.
Phrase Breakdown
たまねぎ
tamanegi
[tah-mah-neh-gee]
onion
The ingredient being talked about or prepared.
たまねぎをむくまえに、たまねぎをあつめます。
Before peeling onions, I gather the onions.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
A particle marking the thing being acted on, like the onions.
たまねぎを切りますのをは、もくてきをしめします。
In 'cut the onion,' o marks the object.
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