使役形 (causative)

N4

make/let someone do

Formation

Godan: -a + せる / Ichidan: -sa + せる

Explanation

The causative form means to make or let someone do something. Context determines whether it's forcing or permitting.

Examples

母は私に野菜を食べさせた。
はははわたしにやさいをたべさせた。
My mother made me eat vegetables.
子供を遊ばせています。
こどもをあそばせています。
I'm letting the children play.

Common Mistakes

  • !を marks the person forced; に marks the person permitted

Related Grammar

受身形 (passive)passive form〜てあげるdo ~ for someone〜てもらうhave someone do ~ for me
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