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Causative-Passive

V-させられるV-させられたNにV-させられる

Meanings

Verbs (Causative-passive voice)
To be made to do something
To be forced to do

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Explanation

Causative-passive describes a situation where someone makes or forces someone else to do something. It emphasizes the action being imposed by another person, often with a sense of coercion or obligation. It is formed by taking the causative form of a verb (させる) and adding the passive marker (られる). The nuance is similar to “to be made to do something” and is frequently used when the speaker experienced being compelled by someone else.

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Example sentences

先生に宿題を書かせられる。

I am made to write homework by the teacher.

彼は父に数学をさせられた。

He was made to study math by his father.

私は同僚にプレゼンをさせられた。

I was made to give a presentation by a colleague.

母に野菜を食べさせられた。

I was made to eat vegetables by my mother.

上司に残業をさせられている。

I am being made to work overtime by my boss.

子供のとき、両親に習い事をさせられた。

As a child, I was made to take lessons by my parents.

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