〜ましょう

N5

let's ~ / shall we

Formation

Verb stem + ましょう

Explanation

ましょう is used to suggest doing something together or to volunteer to do something. Equivalent to 'let's' or 'shall we' in English.

Examples

一緒に行きましょう。
いっしょにいきましょう。
Let's go together.
休みましょうか？
やすみましょうか？
Shall we take a break?

Common Mistakes

  • !ましょうか is an offer/suggestion; ませんか is an invitation

Related Grammar

〜ますpolite verb ending〜たいwant to ~〜てくださいplease do ~
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