Verb ましょうか。 (〜mashou ka.)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Used to make a polite suggestion or offer help; 'shall we', 'should we', 'do you want me to'.
Formation
Verb (ます-stem) + ましょうか
Detailed Explanation
The ましょうか grammar point is used to make a polite suggestion, propose an action, or offer help. It can be translated as 'shall we', 'should we', or 'do you want me to' in English. This formation is used with verbs in their ます-form, replacing ます with ましょう and adding か.
Examples
一緒に映画を見に行きましょうか。
Issho ni eiga wo mi ni ikimashou ka.
Shall we go see a movie together?
コーヒーをもう一杯飲みましょうか。
Koohii wo mou ippai nomimashou ka.
Should we have another cup of coffee?
あなたの荷物を持ちましょうか。
Anata no nimotsu wo mochimashou ka.
Do you want me to carry your luggage?
窓を開けましょうか。
Mado wo akemashou ka.
Shall I open the window?
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.