踊らす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 踊らす | 踊らさない |
| Polite | 踊らします | 踊らしません |
| Past polite | 踊らしました | 踊らしませんでした |
| Past | 踊らした | 踊らさなかった |
| Te-form | 踊らして | 踊らさないで |
| Desire | 踊らしたい | 踊らしたくない |
| Potential | 踊らせる | 踊らせない |
| Passive | 踊らされる | 踊らされない |
| Causative | 踊らさせる | 踊らさせない |
| Causative passive | 踊らさせられる | 踊らさせられない |
| Volitional | 踊らそう | |
| Polite volitional | 踊らしましょう | |
| Imperative | 踊らせ | 踊らすな |
| Conditional | 踊らせば | 踊らさなければ |
| Tara conditional | 踊らしたら | 踊らさなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
manipulate; lead astray; make someone dance to one's tune
Figurative use: to control or influence someone's actions for one's own benefit, often with a negative connotation. The person being manipulated is marked with を.
See also: 踊らせる
He skillfully manipulated his opponent with his eloquence.
You must not let the media lead you astray.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
make someone dance; let someone dance
Literal causative meaning: to cause or allow someone to dance. Less common than the figurative sense; the causative form 踊らせる is more frequently used for this meaning.
See also: 踊らせる
The teacher made the students dance.