〜ませんか

N5

won't you ~? (invitation)

Structure

Verb stem + ませんか

Explanation

「〜ませんか」 means "won't you ~? (invitation)". Structure: Verb stem + ませんか. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

isshonikaishaniikimasenka.

Won't you go to the company together?

isshoniginkouniikimasenka.

Won't you go to the bank together?

isshonikouenniikimasenka.

Won't you go to the park together?

isshonimachiniikimasenka.

Won't you go to the town together?

isshoniresutoranniikimasenka.

Won't you go to the restaurant together?

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