Verb ましょう
mashou
JLPT N5 Polite
Formation
Verb (ます-stem) + ましょう
Making a suggestion or invitation; 'let's' or 'shall we'.
When to use
Neutral, direct "let's..." - a plain suggestion/invitation.
Explanation
The ましょう grammar point is used to suggest or invite someone to do something in a polite and friendly way. It can be translated as 'let's' or 'shall we' in English. This grammar point is formed by attaching ましょう to the stem of the verb (i.e. remove ます).
Example sentences
Invitation (Let's / Shall We)
- Verb ましょうか。〜mashou ka.N5Used to make a polite suggestion or offer help; 'shall…
- Verb ませんか。Verb-masenkaN5An invitation or suggestion; 'won't you', 'why don't you'…
- ~いかがですか。〜ikaga desu ka.N5A polite way to ask someone's thoughts, opinions, or…
- ~どうですか。〜dou desu ka.N5Asking for opinions or suggestions; 'how about', 'what do…
Corpus examples (60)
そのことは、確かめておきましょう。
I'll make sure of it.
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As soon as they return, I will telephone you.
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Let's take an X-ray just in case.
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"Shall I close the window?" "Yes, please."
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Let's eat out tonight.
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Let's dance, my darling.
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I'll accompany you to the station.
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I will pay the money to you.
手初めにこれをやってみましょう。
Let's do this as a first step.
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Let's clean our room.
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I'll stay here if you really want me to.
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Where shall I wait for you?
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I'll take your suitcase to your room.
さぁ始めましょう。
Shall we begin?
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Let's talk about it after school.
静かにしていましょう。
Let's keep quiet.
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How many minutes shall I boil this frozen asparagus?
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Please shut the door quietly.
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If you're busy, I'll help you.
お宅までお送りしましょうか?
May I escort you home?
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Shall we shoot the breeze for a while before talking business?
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Let's get together here once a week.
同じミスをしないように注意しましょう。
Be careful not to make the same mistake again.
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Shall I answer this letter for you?
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I will show you!