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〜を〜ます: Japanese grammar explained

~ wo ~masu — を marks the direct object of the verb.

Structure

Noun + を + Verb

Examples

  • 水を飲みます。

    みずをのみます。

    I drink water.

  • 本を読みます。

    ほんをよみます。

    I read a book.

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