Verb ましょう (mashou)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Making a suggestion or invitation; 'let's' or 'shall we'.
Formation
Verb (ます-stem) + ましょう
Detailed 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 (i.e. remove ます).
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.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.