JLPT N4
~させられる
Be made to do (passive causative)
Structure
Verb (causative form) + られる (passive form)
How it works
This grammar is used to express that someone is forced or made to do an action by another person. It combines the causative and passive forms.
Examples
先生に漢字をたくさん書かせられました。
I was made to write many kanji by the teacher.
Common mistakes
Confusing it with simple passive or simple causative. This form always implies being forced.
Tip
Think of it as 'cause to do' + 'be done'. The resulting action is something the subject didn't want to do.
More JLPT N4 grammar
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