JLPT N5 Grammar ～ましょう | Meaning, Usage, Examples & Practice (Let's ~ / Shall we ~?)

JLPT N5 Grammar: ～ましょう

Let's ~ / Shall we ~? – Polite way to make suggestions together

JLPT N5 文法 ～ましょう 解説

Looking for the meaning of ～ましょう for JLPT N5? This complete guide explains how to say “Let’s ~” or “Shall we ~?” politely in Japanese.

🚀 Quick JLPT N5 Warm-up Quiz (Think 5 seconds!)

Q1: You want to suggest “Let’s go together.” How do you say it?
A. 一緒に行きます
B. 一緒に行きましょう

Answer: B

Quick Summary

Grammar Point
～ましょう
Meaning
Let's ~ / Shall we ~?
Usage
Verb ます-form + ましょう
Example

Let's go.
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What does ～ましょう mean?

～ましょう (Mashou) is the polite volitional form. It is used to suggest doing something together in a soft, polite way — like “Let’s ~” or “Shall we ~?” in English.

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How to Pronounce ～ましょう

Pronunciation: ma-shou (ま・しょう)

Examples & Mini Dialogue


Let's go.

Let's eat together.

Let's study.
Mini Dialogue
A: 明日映画を見ましょうか？
B: いいですね！

When to Use ～ましょう in Real Japan

  • Suggesting plans with friends
  • Inviting someone to do something together
  • Making group decisions politely
  • Encouraging someone gently

Common Mistakes

✕ 行くましょう
✓ 行きましょう

JLPT N5 Practice Questions

1. “Let’s study Japanese together.”

  • A. 一緒に日本語を勉強します。
  • B. 一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう。
Show AnswerCorrect: B
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About the Instructor

This lesson is taught by Anup Sensei, an experienced Japanese language instructor at Gogaku Language & Training Center in Pokhara. He has studied and worked in Japan and specializes in practical JLPT preparation and real-life communication skills.

JLPT N5 Polite Expressions Cluster
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すみません | 失礼します | どうぞ | ですね | ほしいです | ～ませんか | ～ましょう

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ～ましょう mean?

It means “Let’s ~” or “Shall we ~?” – a polite way to make suggestions.

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