【JLPT N4 Grammar】〜させる（~saseru）

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Explanation：〜させる

Meaning
The expression 〜させる in Japanese is used to indicate causative form, meaning "to make/let someone do something" or "to allow someone to do something." It is often used when someone has the power or authority to cause an action in others or to give permission.

Form

Verb Stem + させる (For Group 1)
- Drop the last syllable of the verb stem and replace it with the -a sound + せる.Example: 行く (iku) → 行かせる (ikaseru) - "to make/let (someone) go."
Verb Root + させる (For Group 2)
- Simply remove る (ru) and add させる.Example: こたえる (kotaeru) → こたえさせる (kotaesaseru) - "to make/let (someone) answer."
Irregular Verbs (For Group 3)
- する (suru) → させる (saseru) - "to make/let (someone) do."
- くる (kuru) → こさせる (kosaseru) - "to make/let (someone) come."

Points

Causative Form: Indicates that someone is causing or allowing someone else to do something.
To Make or Allow: The meaning depends on context. It can mean "to make someone do something" or "to allow someone to do something."
Usage in Commands, Requests, or Permissions: 〜させる is used to show commands, requests, or permission granted by the subject to someone else.

JLPT Level
N4

Sample sentenes

母ははは　弟おとうとに　野菜やさいを　食たべさせた。
My mother made my younger brother eat vegetables.

先生せんせいは　学生がくせいに　レポートを　書かかせた。
The teacher made the students write a report.

お母かあさんは　子こどもに　部屋へやを　片付かたづけさせた。
The mother made her child clean the room.

母ははは　弟おとうとを　買かい物ものに　行いかせた。
My mother made my younger brother go shopping.

友達ともだちに　新あたらしい　ゲームを　やらせてあげた。
I let my friend play the new game.