動詞の形N3

〜(ら)れる(自発)

cannot help but... / spontaneously... (spontaneous)

Structure

V-未然形 + れる / られる(自発)

Explanation

The spontaneous use of reru/rareru, indicating involuntary feelings or thoughts, "cannot help but...". E.g., 昔が思い出される.

Examples

この写真を見ると、昔が思い出されます。

Looking at this photo, I can't help remembering the past.

彼の言葉には、考えさせられます。

His words make one think.

Note

The spontaneous reru/rareru is identical to the passive; distinguish by context. Often with 思う/感じる/思い出す.

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