This is the 4th most frequent Japanese word.


The particle "を" indicates the direct object of a verb.


In this sentence, 'を' marks '映画' (movie) as the direct object of the verb '見ます' (watch).

私は映画を見ます。

I watch a movie.


In this usage, 'を' specifies '川' (river) as the location traversed by the action of the verb '渡ります' (cross).

川を渡ります。

I cross the river.


Here, 'を' indicates that '友達' (friend) is the direct object being acted upon by the verb '送ります' (take).

友達を駅まで送ります。

I take my friend to the station.