N5102/133

ましょう

V-ます形 + ましょうم

Meanings

  • Let's
  • Shall we
  • polite volitional

About this pattern

Explanation

ましょう is the polite volitional form used to propose that both speaker and listener do something together. It softens the suggestion and sounds inclusive and courteous. Commonly used in everyday conversation among friends, family, or colleagues when inviting participation or proposing a plan. The form attaches directly to the ます-stem of a verb (e.g., 行きましょう from 行きます). It can also be used with positive offers or to propose actions in a shared context, and in questions as ましょうか to seek agreement.

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Example sentences

一緒に出かけましょう。

Let's go out together.

明日、映画を見ましょうか。

Shall we watch a movie tomorrow?

駅で待ち合わせして、昼ご飯を食べましょう。

Let's meet at the station and have lunch.

この資料を読んだら、会議を始めましょう。

After reading this, let's start the meeting.

新しい店を試してみましょう。

Let's try the new restaurant.