Japanese

らせる

めをひからせる
Meaning: to keep a watchful eye; to watch closely
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 目を光らせる 目を光らせない
Polite 目を光らせます 目を光らせません
Past 目を光らせた 目を光らせなかった
Polite + Past 目を光らせました 目を光らせませんでした
Te-form 目を光らせて 目を光らせなくて
Potential 目を光らせられる 目を光らせられない
Passive 目を光らせられる 目を光らせられない
Causative 目を光らせさせる 目を光らせさせない
Imperative 目を光らせろ 目を光らせるな

Handwriting

目
を
光
ら
せ
る

Example

During the exam, the teacher kept a watchful eye to ensure there was no cheating.

Usage Notes

Used when someone is watching closely to prevent any wrongdoing or mistakes.

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