JLPT N3 Grammar Point: 〜させてもらいたい
This JLPT N3 grammar point explains how to use 〜させてもらいたい correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.
Pattern
- 動ない形 + させてもらいたい
- 動て形 + させてもらいたい
Explanation
Expresses the speaker's hope to be allowed to do something for their own benefit, with the nuance that permission or opportunity is arranged by someone else.
Usage
Often used when asking indirectly to be allowed to do something. Common in everyday conversation when the speaker wants permission or cooperation from someone.
Formation
Attach させてもらいたい to the verb in the causative form (させる).
Examples
この企画について一度説明させてもらいたい。
このきかくについていちどせつめいさせてもらいたい。I would like to be allowed to explain this project once.
今日は早く帰らせてもらいたいんですが。
きょうははやくかえらせてもらいたいんですが。I’d like to be allowed to leave early today.