Expression of invitation — Japanese grammar

〜ましょう

Expression of invitation

mashou

Beginner

Expression used to invite someone to do something together.

用法

Use

Indicate to invite someone to decide a time, place, etc for something or to do something or making suggestions. (-should we-)

  • ▸ レストランで食べましょう。

    Let's eat at the restaurant.

  • ▸ どこかでお茶をのみながら話しましょう。

    Let's talk while drinking tea somewhere.

  • ▸ 薬は正しく使いましょう。

    Let's use the drugs correctly.

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Grammar tips

- Verv(ます形)ま + しょう

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