When you start learning Japanese grammar, you will quickly see that the basic sentence pattern is Subject-Object-Verb (SOV). Knowing how to find the subject and object in a sentence is really important for understanding what the sentence means.

Finding the Subject

In a Japanese sentence, the subject is usually marked by the words "が" (ga) or "は" (wa).

For example:

• 犬が走る (Inu ga hashiru) means "The dog runs."

In this sentence, "犬" (inu) means "dog," and "が" shows that it is the subject.

Finding the Object

The object of a sentence is mostly marked by the word "を" (o).

For example:

• りんごを食べる (Ringo o taberu) means "I eat an apple."

Here, "りんご" (ringo) means "apple," and "を" shows that it is the object of the action.

Putting It All Together

Now, let’s combine both parts into a complete sentence:

• 犬がりんごを食べる (Inu ga ringo o taberu) means "The dog eats an apple."

In this example, the dog is the subject doing the action, and the apple is the object receiving the action.

Summary

To sum it up, look for "が" or "は" to find the subject, and "を" to find the object. This structure is very important for making clear and meaningful sentences in Japanese.

Enjoy your learning!