N4verbpassive

られる/れる (rareru/reru) - Passive

[Verb passive form]

Quick answer

[Verb passive form] means "To be done (passive)". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

To be done (passive)

Explanation

Passive form expresses receiving an action.

Examples

私は先生にほめられました。
わたしはせんせいにほめられました。
I was praised by the teacher.
犬に手をかまれました。
いぬにてをかまれました。
I was bitten on the hand by a dog.

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[Verb passive form]

Which sentence correctly uses "られる/れる (rareru/reru) - Passive"?