ichidan verb, transitive verb
make someone cry; move to tears
Causing someone to cry through emotional impact, such as a sad story or touching performance.
See also: 泣かす
その映画は観客を泣かせた。
That movie made the audience cry.
彼のスピーチは多くの人
His speech moved many people to tears.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
let cry; allow to cry
Permitting or leaving someone to cry, often used in contexts like letting a baby cry it out.
赤ちゃんを泣かせておいたほうがいい時もある。
Sometimes it's better to let the baby cry.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Rare literary use; typically found in older texts or poetic contexts. Modern Japanese prefers 嘆く or 悲しむ for grieving.
彼は身の不運を泣かせた。
He grieved over his misfortune.