~られた
〜rareta
Formation
Verb (passive) + られた, Verb (passive) + れた, Verb (passive) + られました, Verb (passive) + れました
Express a passive action, 'was/were', 'has/have been'.
When to use
られた: passive past, 'was done' (騙された).
Explanation
The ~られた grammar point is used to express a passive action or situation. It is formed by conjugating the verb into its passive form in the past tense, which can be translated into English as 'was/were' or 'has/have been'. This grammar is used in situations where the subject is affected by an action rather than performing the action itself.
Example sentences
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This book was read by many people.
Kono hon wa takusan no hito ni yomareta.
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He was deceived by his friend.
Kare wa tomodachi ni damasareta.
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Yesterday, my wallet was stolen.
Kinou, watashi no saifu ga nusumaremashita.
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She was deeply moved by the movie.
Kanojo wa eiga ni kandou saserareta.
Causative And Passive (Make / Be Done To / Be Made To)
- Verb させるVerb-saseruN4Expresses 'to make someone do something', 'to let someone…
- Verb られる〜rareruN4Expresses passive voice or potential form for verbs.
- Verb させられるVerb-saserareruN4Express the passive causative form; 'to be made to', 'to…
- Noun を余儀なくされるNoun wo yogi naku sareruN1Expresses the idea of being forced into a certain…
Corpus examples (60)
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The house was carried away by the flood.
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He was punished for his evil acts.
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Tom was arrested for murder.
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Tom was arrested for drunken driving.
保憲は脇息に身を預け、目前に出された朝餉に当惑の目を当てていた。
Yasunori leaned into the armrest and looked in bemusement at the breakfast laid before him.
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I was dealt a good hand.
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I had my bicycle stolen.
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You just have to do as you're told.
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Crossing the street, he was knocked down by a car.
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I was told to be ready to speak at a moment's notice.
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If I had been with you, I could have helped you.
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He was asked to give her some money.
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The drama was presented last month.
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He was shot 3 times in the arm.
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We tried to make out the letters written on the wall.
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The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.
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The government's actions were condemned worldwide.
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A welcome party took place in the restaurant.
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My speech was greeted with cold silence.
豪雨災害で多数の命が奪われた要因の一つとして、行政が避難勧告の発令に踏み切れず先送りしたことが指摘されている。
The government's delay in issuing evacuation advisories has been identified as a main factor in the loss of so many lives during the torrential downpours.
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The tower was blown to atoms.
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We suffered from a great many troubles.
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Tom was sent on an errand to the store.
紀元前776年、最初のオリンピック競技大会は、ギリシャ人の主神ゼウスを称えるため、オリンポス山の麓で開催された。
In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks' chief god, Zeus.