他動詞
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Noun meaning a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: 『食べる』 (taberu, 'to eat') is a transitive verb because you eat something (e.g., 『りんごを食べる』 ringo o taberu, 'eat an apple').
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In a Japanese language study group, User and their friend Ken discuss grammar concepts while reviewing homework.
他動詞
たどうし
transitive verb
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Think of a 'transitive verb' as a verb that 'transfers' action to an object. 『他動詞』 (tadoushi) sounds like 'ta-do-shi' — imagine 'ta' for 'target' and 'do' for 'do', so it 'does' something to a target.
Cultural Note
In Japanese grammar education, verbs are categorized into 『自動詞』 (jidoushi, 'intransitive verbs') and 『他動詞』 (tadoushi, 'transitive verbs'). Understanding this distinction is key for proper sentence construction, especially in formal writing and language tests like the JLPT.
Forms
Base: 他動詞Noun meaning a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: 『食べる』 (taberu, 'to eat') is a transitive verb because you eat something (e.g., 『りんごを食べる』 ringo o taberu, 'eat an apple').