を (O) is a Japanese particle meaning “indicates direct object of action, indicates subject of causative expression, indicates an area traversed, indicates time (period) over which action takes place”.

Meanings

  1. particleindicates direct object of action
  2. particleindicates subject of causative expression
  3. particleindicates an area traversed
  4. particleindicates time (period) over which action takes place
  5. particleindicates point of departure or separation of action
  6. particleindicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

Examples

  • Call the police!

  • He easily licked his opponent.

  • Don't kill off bystanders!

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).