他動詞
Meanings
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transitive verb
A verb that takes a direct object, marked by を. Contrasts with 自動詞 (intransitive verb).
See also: 自動詞
'食べる' is a transitive verb and takes 'を'.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉は他動詞であるused to state that a given verb is transitive
"Akeru" (to open) is a transitive verb.
- 〈動詞〉を他動詞として使うto use a verb as a transitive verb
This verb can be used as a transitive verb.