Causative-Passive
Verbs (Causative-passive voice), To be made to do something, To be forced to do
JLPT N4
Pattern
Verb (causative-passive: ～させられる)
How it works
The causative-passive means “be made to do” something you didn't want: 食べさせられた (I was made to eat it). う-verbs often use the short form: 行かされる.
Examples
- 子どもの ころ、毎日 ピアノを れんしゅうさせられました。As a child, I was made to practise piano every day.
- 先生に 作文を 書かされた。The teacher made me write an essay.
Related grammar
- Verb[て] + B (Reasons and Causes)And・and so, Due to, Because of, Since, Conjunctive
- Verb[て]・Noun[で] + BBy, With, On, By means of, ~ing with
- てしまう・ちゃうTo do something by accident, To finish completely・totally, Unfortunately
- てあるSomething is done, Has been done, Remaining state
- てもEven if, Even though
- ように～てほしいWant ~ to ~ like ~, Want ~ to be able to ~, Want ~ to ~ in the way of ~
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 6Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.