JLPT N3 Intermediate
寝かせる
To put to sleep, lay flat, or let rest.
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寝かせます polite form
寝かせて te-form
寝かせた plain past
寝かせられる potential
1 Ichidan Verb (transitive)
To put to sleep
Describes the act of helping a person or animal fall asleep, often by placing them in a bed or futon.
Example
毎晩 9時 に 子供 を 寝かせ て い ます 。
I put my child to bed at 9 o'clock every night.
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2 Ichidan Verb (transitive)
To lay something down
Refers to shifting an object from an upright, vertical orientation to a flat, horizontal position.
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3 Ichidan Verb (transitive)
To let age or set
Describes the process of leaving ingredients or products undisturbed to allow fermentation, aging, or flavor integration.
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4 Ichidan Verb (transitive)
To let sit unused
Refers to keeping resources, funds, or goods idle instead of utilizing or circulating them effectively.
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