Pronominal causative

Pronominal causative in Japanese

In Japanese

再帰代名詞(さいきだいめいし)を伴う使役構文(ともなうしえきこうぶん)

saiki daimeishi o tomonau shieki kōbun

Definition

Definition in EnglishA construction combining a reflexive object pronoun, a causative auxiliary and an infinitive to present the subject as the recipient or affected participant of another person's action. It covers requested services and unwanted events, without necessarily implying intention or responsibility.

Definition in Japanese再帰代名詞・使役補助動詞・不定詞を組み合わせ、依頼したサービスや望まない被害など、主語が他人の動作を受けることを表す構文。

Example sentences

pronominal causative in other languages