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Verb[よう]

Verb (dictionary form) + よう

Meanings

Let's ...
I shall ... (casual volitional)

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Explanation

Casual volitional form used to propose doing something together or to express one's own intention in an informal way. It often implies a suggestion or plan and includes the nuance of 'let's' or 'I think I'll...'. The form is created by taking the verb's base (dictionary) form and attaching よう. It is common among friends and peers, and may sound forward or determined in informal contexts.

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Example sentences

明日、映画を見よう。

Tomorrow, let's watch a movie.

私もダイエットを始めよう。

I should start a diet, too.

今夜は早く寝よう。

Let's go to bed early tonight.

彼は新しい店を試そうとしている。

He plans to try the new shop.

Related patterns

Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

easy to (do); likely to (happen); easy to be affected by

Difficult to; Hard to; Not easy to do something

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Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

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more and more; rapidly; increasing quickly; progressively

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