Japanese

ばせる

しのばせる
Meaning: to hide or slip something in secretly; to keep something out of sight
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Example

母は弁当に小さな手紙を忍ばせた。
Mother slipped a small letter into the lunchbox.

Usage Notes

Use it when something is placed or carried so others do not notice it. It can also describe making sounds or movements less noticeable.

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