HomeGrammarJLPT N5Verb ましょうか。 (〜mashou ka.)

Verb ましょうか。 (〜mashou ka.)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Used to make a polite suggestion or offer help; 'shall we', 'should we', 'do you want me to'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ましょうか grammar point is used to make a polite suggestion, propose an action, or offer help. It can be translated as 'shall we', 'should we', or 'do you want me to' in English. This formation is used with verbs in their ます-form, replacing ます with ましょう and adding か.

Examples

Issho ni eiga wo mi ni ikimashou ka.

Shall we go see a movie together?

Koohii wo mou ippai nomimashou ka.

Should we have another cup of coffee?

Anata no nimotsu wo mochimashou ka.

Do you want me to carry your luggage?

Mado wo akemashou ka.

Shall I open the window?

Practice

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