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なされる Japanese meaning | Kotomora

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Meanings

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ichidan verb, transitive verb

to do; to be done

honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)usually written using kana alone

Honorific (sonkeigo) passive form of する, used to describe an action performed by a respected person. Often used in formal contexts to show respect toward the subject.

See also: なさる

先せん生せいが研けん究きゅうをなされた。
The teacher did the research (honorific).

社しゃ長ちょうはどのように判はん断だんなされるか。

How will the company president decide?

Written forms

なされるUsage51%
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 為される is rare and may be confused with other readings.
為なされるUsage49%
Kanji form is uncommon and may be mistaken for other 為 readings; prefer kana.

Kanji

為do, change, make

Similar words

なさる
なさる is the plain honorific form of する, while なされる is its passive form, often used to show respect in a more indirect or formal way.
する
する is the neutral verb 'to do'; なされる is the honorific passive equivalent used for respectful description.

Etymology

Honorific passive form of する, derived from the honorific verb なさる. The passive construction adds a layer of formality and indirectness.