Verb ませんか。 JLPT N5 Polite
Verb-masenka
An invitation or suggestion; 'won't you', 'why don't you', 'shall we'.
Slightly more polite/deferential "won't you..." - invites without presuming agreement.
Formation
Verb (ます-form) + ませんか
Explanation
The ませんか grammar point is used for making invitations or suggestions in a polite manner. The verb is conjugated to its ます form and replaced with ませんか. This can be translated as 'won't you', 'why don't you', or 'shall we' in English.
Example sentences
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Won't you watch a movie together with me?
Issho ni eiga wo mimasenka.
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Why don't you join tomorrow's party?
Ashita no paatii ni sanka shimasenka.
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Shall we go for a picnic on the weekend?
Shuumatsu ni pikunikku ni ikimasenka.
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How about studying together?
Issho ni benkyou shimasenka.
Invitation (Let's / Shall We)
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