飲ませる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 飲ませる | 飲ませない |
| Polite | 飲ませます | 飲ませません |
| Past polite | 飲ませました | 飲ませませんでした |
| Past | 飲ませた | 飲ませなかった |
| Te-form | 飲ませて | 飲ませないで |
| Desire | 飲ませたい | 飲ませたくない |
| Potential | 飲ませられるalso 飲ませれる | 飲ませられないalso 飲ませれない |
| Passive | 飲ませられる | 飲ませられない |
| Causative | 飲ませさせる | 飲ませさせない |
| Causative passive | 飲ませさせられる | 飲ませさせられない |
| Volitional | 飲ませよう | |
| Polite volitional | 飲ませましょう | |
| Imperative | 飲ませろ | 飲ませるな |
| Conditional | 飲ませれば | 飲ませなければ |
| Tara conditional | 飲ませたら | 飲ませなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make someone drink; force to drink; let drink
Causative of 飲む. Can imply making, forcing, or allowing someone to drink, depending on context. Often used for giving medicine or making someone drink alcohol.
I had a hard time getting the child to take the medicine.
He tried to force me to drink alcohol.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
serve alcohol; treat to drinks
Specifically about serving or treating someone to alcoholic drinks, often in a social setting.
Tonight, I'll treat you to drinks.
He served his guests expensive wine.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be drinkable; be palatable
Intransitive use, often referring to alcohol being good enough to drink. Can also describe general drinkability.
This sake is quite drinkable.
The coffee at that shop is palatable.