JLPT N4 Elementary
させる
To make or let someone do something
Readings
Other forms
させます polite
させた past
させて te-form
させない negative
さす a shorter, more casual version for some verbs, e.g., 行かせる -> 行かす
1 Auxiliary Verb
To make someone do
Indicates that the subject orders or forces someone else to perform an action.
Example
母 は 子供 に 部屋 を 掃除させ た 。
The mother made her child clean their room.
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2 Auxiliary Verb
To let someone do / To allow
Indicates granting permission or allowing someone to proceed with an action.
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