Verb られる JLPT N4

Formation

う-verb (passive): Replace the final う with われる / る-verb (passive & potential): Replace る with られる / Irregular: する -> される, くる -> こられる

Explanation

The られる grammar point can be used to express passive voice or potential form for verbs. Passive voice indicates that the action is being done to the subject, while potential form expresses the ability or possibility to do an action. The formation of られる depends on the type of verb (う, る, or irregular verbs).

Example sentences

• 彼は先生に褒められました。

  He was praised by the teacher.

  Kare wa sensei ni homeraremashita.

• 彼は友達に笑われました。

  He was laughed at by his friends.

  Kare wa tomodachi ni warawaremashita.

• 映画は観られましたか？

  Were you able to watch the movie?

  Eiga wa miraremashita ka?

• 彼女はリーダーに選ばれました。

  She was chosen as the leader.

  Kanojo wa riidaa ni erabaremashita.