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JLPT N5 Grammar Point: N(place)を V(verb of movement)

JLPT N5

This JLPT N5 grammar point explains how to use N(place)を V(verb of movement) correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Indicates the place where a person or thing passes through or along when moving. Commonly used with verbs of movement such as 歩きます, 渡ります, 曲がります, etc.

Usage

Attach を to the location being passed or traversed, not to the destination of movement.

Formation

Place noun + を + movement verb

Examples

川沿いを 歩きます。

かわぞいを あるきます。

I walk along the river.

広場を 横切ります。

ひろばを よこぎります。

I cross the square.

商店街を 通ります。

しょうてんがいを とおります。

I go through the shopping street.

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