let's ~, shall we ~

Beginner

10-15 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Volitional form used to suggest doing something together or express intention.

[Verb ます-stem] + ましょう

行きましょう。

Ikimashou.

Let's go.

一緒に勉強しましょう。

Issho ni benkyou shimashou.

Let's study together.

Different from ～ませんか which is more of an invitation.

～ませんか

won't you ~?, would you like to ~?

です/だ

to be (copula)

は (wa)

topic marker

が (ga)

subject marker

を (wo)

direct object marker

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 10

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