(Te-form + ageru/kureru/morau – Benefactive) Prompt: 林さんは私に新しいパソコンの使い方を教えました。 Answer: 林さんは私に新しいパソコンの使い方を教えてくれました。 (Mr. Hayashi taught me (gave me the favor of teaching) how to use the new PC.)
Before diving into the answers, let’s review the terrain. Fukushuu J tests your mastery of:
: Regular practice with Fukushuu J can boost learners' confidence in using Japanese. minna no nihongo 2 fukushuu j answers
Remember: The passive voice in Japanese allows you to complain politely (私が遅刻させられました – I was forced to be late). The causative lets you ask permission humbly (休ませてください – Please let me rest). And honorifics build relationships. You aren’t just memorizing answers; you are learning to navigate Japanese society .
Simply checking “I got 5/10” is useless. Follow this 3-step protocol: Remember: The passive voice in Japanese allows you
: Practicing natural conversational exchanges that reflect real-world social conditions.
(Causative-Passive complaint) Tanaka: 最近、残業が多くて疲れませんか。 Suzuki: ええ、毎晩、部長に無理に___。 Answer: 残業させられます。 (I am forced to work overtime by the manager.) You aren’t just memorizing answers; you are learning
If the verb involves forcing, permitting, or making someone act against their will, use causative-passive. If it’s just receiving an action, use passive.