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Decoded Slug: Verb ましょう (mashou)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Verb ましょう (mashou)
Verb ましょう (mashou)
Short explanation:
Making a suggestion or invitation; 'let's' or 'shall we'.
Formation:
Verb-stem + ましょう
Examples:
一緒に映画を見ましょう。
Issho ni eiga wo mimashou.
Let's watch a movie together.
散歩しましょう。
Sanpo shimashou.
Let's take a walk.
今晩、食事に行きましょう。
Konban, shokuji ni ikimashou.
Let's go out for dinner tonight.
明日勉強しましょう。
Ashita benkyou shimashou.
Let's study tomorrow.
Long 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.