Verb させられる JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-causative stem + せる + られる (irregular: する -> させられる, くる -> こさせられる)

Explanation

The Verb させられる grammar point is the passive causative form of the verb. It is used to describe a situation where someone or something causes or forces another person to do something. This construction of passive causative is useful to show that the action was not done voluntarily by the person.

Example sentences

• 子供たちは先生に宿題をやらせられました。

  The children were made to do their homework by the teacher.

  Kodomo-tachi wa sensei ni shukudai wo yaraseraremashita.

• 彼は会社にもっと働かせられた。

  He was forced to work more by the company.

  Kare wa kaisha ni motto hatarakaserareta.

• 私は友達にその機密を話させられました。

  I was made to reveal that secret by my friend.

  Watashi wa tomodachi ni sono kimitsu o hanasaseraremashita.

• 怪我をした選手は、コーチに休ませられました。

  The injured player was forced to rest by the coach.

  Kega wo shita senshu wa, kouchi ni yasumaseraremashita.