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ましょう (Let's/Shall We)

[Verb Stem]ましょう

Explanation

Suggests doing something together or offers help.

Formation

Verb stem + ましょう

Examples

行きましょう。
Ikimashou.
Let's go.
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一緒に勉強しましょう。
Issho ni benkyou shimashou.
Let's study together.
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手伝いましょうか。
Tetsudaimashou ka.
Shall I help?
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Usage Notes

  • Inclusive suggestion (let's)
  • With か: offering help
  • Polite volitional form
  • Can be used for decisions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ましょう = let's us, ましょうか = shall I
  • Don't use for third person actions
  • Different from ませんか (invitation)

Related Grammar from "Verb Forms and Conjugations"

ます-form (Polite Present/Future)

[Verb Stem]ます

Polite form for present habitual actions or future intentions.

ました (Polite Past)

[Verb Stem]ました

Polite past tense form indicating completed actions.

ません (Polite Negative)

[Verb Stem]ません

Polite negative form for present/future.

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