ましょう (Let's)

Let's, Shall we (Polite volitional)

JLPT N5
Pattern

Verb (ます-stem) + ましょう

How it works

ましょう means “let's do ~”, a polite suggestion that includes the speaker. It's more direct than ませんか, which leaves room to refuse. It can also answer an invitation: ええ、行きましょう.

Examples

  • いっしょに 帰りましょう。Let's go home together.
  • 少し 休みましょう。Let's take a short break.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N5 · Lesson 9

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