Verb ませんか。 (Verb-masenka)
JLPT N5
Explanation
An invitation or suggestion; 'won't you', 'why don't you', 'shall we'.
Formation
Verb (ます-form) + ませんか
Detailed Explanation
The ませんか grammar point is used for making invitations or suggestions in a polite manner. The verb is conjugated to its ます form and replaced with ませんか. This can be translated as 'won't you', 'why don't you', or 'shall we' in English.
Examples
一緒に映画を見ませんか。
Issho ni eiga wo mimasenka.
Won't you watch a movie together with me?
明日のパーティーに参加しませんか。
Ashita no paatii ni sanka shimasenka.
Why don't you join tomorrow's party?
週末にピクニックに行きませんか。
Shuumatsu ni pikunikku ni ikimasenka.
Shall we go for a picnic on the weekend?
一緒に勉強しませんか。
Issho ni benkyou shimasenka.
How about studying together?
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.