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transitive verb
A verb that takes a direct object, typically marked with を. A grammatical term used in Japanese language study.
「食べる」は他動詞だ。
"Taberu" (to eat) is a transitive verb.
他動詞は目的語を取る動詞だ。
A transitive verb is a verb that takes an object.
「開ける」は他動詞で、「開く」は自動詞だ。
"Akeru" (to open something) is a transitive verb, and "aku" (to open) is an intransitive verb.
他動詞 is a grammar term used to describe verbs that take a direct object (marked with を).
COMMON PAIRS:
- 他動詞 (transitive) ↔ 自動詞 (intransitive)
- 開ける (他動詞) ↔ 開く (自動詞)
- 始める (他動詞) ↔ 始まる (自動詞)
USAGE:
In Japanese grammar, many verbs come in transitive/intransitive pairs. Knowing which is the 他動詞 helps learners use the correct particle (を for transitive, が for intransitive).