1. auxiliary verb indicating the causativeせる is for 五段 verbs, させる for 一段; follows the imperfective form of (v5) and (vs) verbs; senses 1-3 of せる are sometimes abbreviated as 〜す
2. auxiliary verb indicating that one has been granted the permission to do somethingHumble (kenjougo) language, usu. as 〜(さ)せてもらう, 〜(さ)せていただく, etc.
3. auxiliary verb used as an honorific for others' actionsHonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language, as 〜(さ)せられる, 〜あら(さ)せられる, 〜(さ)せ給う, etc.
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