ましょう
mashou
Description
「ましょう」は動詞のあとにつけて、「いっしょに〜しよう」とさそったり、じぶんが「〜します」と言うときにつかいます。
"ましょう" is attached after a verb to invite someone to do something together or to say that you will do something.
ていねいな言い方なので、友だちにも、あまり親しくない人にもつかえます。
Because it is a polite expression, you can use it with friends as well as with people you are not very close to.
Meanings
ましょうmashou
let's ...; polite invitation to do together
いっしょに昼ごはんを食べましょう。
Let's have lunch together.
ましょうmashou
I will ...; polite offer or intention
私が手伝いましょう。
I'll help you.
ましょうかmashou ka
shall I ...?; shall we ...?
窓を開けましょうか。
Shall I open the window?
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Notes
- Form
ましょう = polite ます + volitional ending う; attaches to a verb's masu-stem.
- Nuance
softer and more polite than plain volitional よう/おう; common for invitations and offers.
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