〜させます (causative)
make / let someone do
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜させます (causative)” aloud once.
Understand
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜させます (causative)」 means "make / let someone do". Structure: Verb causative form. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Polite
A safe choice for everyday conversations, shops, school, and the workplace.
Use
Hear it in real life
At work
Example 1部長は私に会議をさせました。
ぶちょう は わたし に かいぎ を させました。
buchou wa watashi ni kaigi o sasemashita.
The manager made me do the meeting.
At work
Example 2部長は私に紹介をさせました。
ぶちょう は わたし に しょうかい を させました。
buchou wa watashi ni shoukai o sasemashita.
The manager made me do the introduction.
At work
Example 3部長は私に経験をさせました。
ぶちょう は わたし に けいけん を させました。
buchou wa watashi ni keiken o sasemashita.
The manager made me do the experience.
At work
Example 4部長は私に翻訳をさせました。
ぶちょう は わたし に ほんやく を させました。
buchou wa watashi ni hon'yaku o sasemashita.
The manager made me do the translation.
At work
Example 5部長は私に給料をさせました。
ぶちょう は わたし に きゅうりょう を させました。
buchou wa watashi ni kyuuryou o sasemashita.
The manager made me do the salary.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The manager made me do the meeting.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜させます (causative).
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