させる
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saseru
causative form; to make/let somebody do
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させる
saseru
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causative form; to make/let somebody do
N4
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JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
Reading saseru
Post ID 50755
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📝 Usage Notes

causative form; to make/let somebody do

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させる
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern させる mean?
Causative form; to make/let somebody do
What JLPT level is させる?
JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use させる in a sentence?
Attach させる (saseru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is させる formal or casual Japanese?
させる is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember させる long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.