Meaning
This is the causative form for transitive verbs. The structure uses に (person) を (object) + transitive verb in causative form. The causer is marked with は or が. Unlike intransitive causatives, this pattern requires the を particle before the object. Note that causative forms can express three meanings: forcing someone to do something, ordering someone to do something, or allowing/permitting someone to do something.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词1（人）に | 名词2（事物）を 他動詞使役形 |
Examples
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子供の頃、母は私にピアノを習わせました。
When I was a child, my mother had me take piano lessons. -
後輩に学園祭の準備を手伝わせます。
I'll have my junior colleague help with preparations for the school festival. -
会議で、部長はみなさんに自由に意見を言わせました。
At the meeting, the manager allowed everyone to express their opinions freely.
Summary
- Pattern: Noun₁(person) に + Noun₂(object) を + Transitive Verb Causative Form
- Causative forms express three nuances: forcing, ordering, or allowing someone to do something
- When requesting favors from superiors, use てもらう or ていただく instead of causative forms