causative に vs を

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In causative constructions, the person caused to act can be marked with に (neutral — 'had someone do') or を (compulsive — 'made someone do'). The を version emphasizes coercion or forced action, while に is neutral or permissive. When the main verb is already transitive, only に is used to avoid double を.

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