mawasaserareru

Mawasaserareru is a Japanese verb construction that means "to be made to spin" or "to be caused to revolve." It is formed by combining the verb "mawasu" (to spin, to revolve, to turn) with the passive causative auxiliary verb "serareru." This grammatical structure indicates that the subject of the sentence is not performing the action of spinning themselves, but rather is being compelled or caused to do so by an external agent.

The meaning can vary slightly depending on the context. In a literal sense, it might describe an object being spun, such as a top being made to spin by a child. Figuratively, it can imply being manipulated or being put into a situation where one has no choice but to participate or move. For example, someone might say they were "mawasaserareru" in a business deal, meaning they were pressured into participating. The nuance is of an involuntary action or participation.

The passive causative form "serareru" is a more formal or literary expression of the causative passive. A more common spoken form would be "mawasasareru," using the "saseru" auxiliary. However, "mawasaserareru" maintains its place in written Japanese and certain formal spoken contexts. Understanding this construction is key to grasping subtle shades of meaning in Japanese, particularly those involving agency and external influence.