他動詞・自動詞
Meanings
- Actions that take a direct object
- Events or states that occur without a direct object
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Explanation
This point teaches the difference between transitive verbs (他動詞) and intransitive verbs (自動詞). Transitive verbs require a direct object marked with を, showing that someone or something acts upon something else. Intransitive verbs do not take a direct object; the subject marked with が or は performs or experiences the action, often describing a state or change that occurs by itself. Understanding this distinction helps in choosing the correct verb form and particle in sentences.
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Example sentences
I drink water.
Water flows.
He reads a letter.
The cat is sleeping.
It is raining.
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