N5103/133

~ましょうか

Vます形 + しょうか

Meanings

  • Shall we?
  • Shall I?
  • Would you like me to...?

About this pattern

Explanation

~ましょうか is used when offering to do something or inviting the listener to decide together. It softens a request and shows you’re suggesting a course of action rather than giving a direct order. It’s common in casual and polite conversation when making plans, asking for help, or offering to take care of something. The form uses the verb in its ます form plus しょうか; the speaker is checking if the other person agrees to proceed.

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Example sentences

いっしょに映画を見に行きましょうか。

Shall we go to see a movie together?

この資料、私が説明しましょうか。

Shall I explain this material?

明日、一緒に出かけましょうか。

Shall we go out together tomorrow?

この荷物を運ぶのを手伝いましょうか。

Shall I help you carry these bags?