HomeGrammarJLPT N5Verb ましょう (mashou)

Verb ましょう (mashou)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Making a suggestion or invitation; 'let's' or 'shall we'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ましょう grammar point is used to suggest or invite someone to do something in a polite and friendly way. It can be translated as 'let's' or 'shall we' in English. This grammar point is formed by attaching ましょう to the stem of the verb (i.e. remove ます).

Examples

Issho ni eiga wo mimashou.

Let's watch a movie together.

Sanpo shimashou.

Let's take a walk.

Konban, shokuji ni ikimashou.

Let's go out for dinner tonight.

Ashita benkyou shimashou.

Let's study tomorrow.

Practice

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.