hanamaru
Suggest doing something together
Attach ましょう to a verb stem to politely suggest doing something together (let's ...).
JLPTN5
verb stem + ましょう[verb stem] + mashō
let's [do ~] / shall we [do ~]?
Example Sentence
Let's go shopping
ましょう is the volitional form of the polite 〜ます ending and is built on the same verb stem. Use it to invite someone to act with you or to offer to do something, which feels warmer and more inclusive than a plain command. With a rising tone it edges toward 'shall we ...?', checking whether the listener agrees.
Conjugation
食べる→食べましょう
ichidan
飲む→飲みましょう
godan
行く→行きましょう
godan
する→しましょう
irregular
Tips and Common Traps
Hana· Key point
ましょう is friendly and inclusive — great for suggesting a break, starting a task, or moving on. It's a soft invitation, not an order.