Meaning
The causative passive (させられる) combines the causative form with passive voice to express that someone is forced or made to do something. Unlike the simple causative form, this pattern emphasizes the strong feeling of being victimized or the emotional impact on the person being forced. The subject is the person being compelled, and the sentence typically conveys a sense of complaint, frustration, or reluctance.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词使役形 | 被动形态（させられる） |
Examples
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昨日野球の練習に行かなかったら、今日コーチにグラウンドを何周も走らされた。
Because I didn't attend baseball practice yesterday, I was forced to run multiple laps around the field by the coach today. -
ピーマンが大嫌いだけど、母に食べさせられた。
I hate bell peppers, but I was forced to eat them by my mother. -
彼氏と午前9時に約束したのですが、駅で2時間も待たされました。本当に腹が立ってしょうがない。
I had promised to meet my boyfriend at 9 AM, but I was made to wait for two hours at the station. I'm really furious about it.
Summary
- Combines causative (させ) + passive (られる) to show being forced to do something
- Emphasizes the victim's suffering or strong emotional reaction more than regular causative
- The subject is the person being forced; often used to express complaint or frustration