〜ましょう
let's ~
Suggest doing something together without making it a command.
Remember it
Open the door to a shared plan with 〜ましょう.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ましょう」 means "let's ~". Structure: Verb stem + ましょう. 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.
When to use it
Use it for meals, events, breaks, study sessions, and other shared plans.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
At school
Example 1一緒に勉強をしましょう。
いっしょにべんきょうをしましょう。
isshonibenkyouoshimashou.
Let's do study together.
Everyday life
Example 2一緒に質問をしましょう。
いっしょにしつもんをしましょう。
isshonishitsumon'oshimashou.
Let's do question together.
Shopping & services
Example 3一緒に買い物をしましょう。
いっしょにかいものをしましょう。
isshonikaimonooshimashou.
Let's do shopping together.
Everyday life
Example 4一緒に洗濯をしましょう。
いっしょにせんたくをしましょう。
isshonisentakuoshimashou.
Let's do laundry together.
Everyday life
Example 5一緒に電話をしましょう。
いっしょにでんわをしましょう。
isshonidenwaoshimashou.
Let's do telephone call together.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Let's do study together.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ましょう.
Remember tomorrow
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