Japanese

かせる

いいきかせる
Meaning: to tell; to explain; to admonish
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

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Example

The mother repeatedly told her child not to play in the street.

Usage Notes

To explain something thoroughly so that someone understands or obeys. Often used by parents or superiors.

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