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Particle o

The particle o, usually written with the kana wo (を), and sometimes pronounced wo, indicates the direct object of a verb. It also #indicates the subject of a causative expression #indicates an area traversed #:Kōen o sanpo shita "We walked through the park". #indicates a time (period) over which action takes place #indicates point of departure/separation of action #(see particle ga) indicates object of desire, like, hate etc. #:kimi o suki de yokatta "I'm glad I love you" #is used in forming various expressions that use suru #is used with a noun that has the meaning of a verb in various sayings The difference depends on the verb used.