What Is the Causative Form?
The causative form (使役形 しえきけい) expresses the idea of making or letting someone do something. It covers two related meanings:
| Meaning | Nuance | English |
| Coercion | Forcing or directing someone to act | “make someone do” |
| Permission | Allowing or letting someone act | “let someone do” |
💡 Japanese uses the same causative form for both “make” and “let.” Context — and sometimes the choice of particle — tells you which is meant. We’ll explore how to distinguish them later in the lesson.
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