〜ましょう
Meaning
Suggestion, let's
Explanation
V-masu base + ましょう
Examples
一緒に帰りましょう。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Verb (stem) | 〜ましょう | 食べましょう (Let's eat) |
| Question | 〜ましょうか | 食べましょうか (Shall we eat?) |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜ましょう」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜ましょう」mean?+
「〜ましょう」means "Suggestion, let's". V-masu base + ましょう It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜ましょう」?+
Example: 一緒に帰りましょう。.
Is 「〜ましょう」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜ましょう」 in context