〜ましょう mashou
〜ましょう（mashou）means “let's ~ / shall we ~”. Polite invitation or suggestion to do something together, equivalent to 'let's ~'. Formation: V-ます (去ます) + ましょう
let's ~ / shall we ~
N5Formation
V-ます (去ます) + ましょう
Explanation
Polite invitation or suggestion to do something together, equivalent to 'let's ~'. It softens a proposal and assumes the listener will join. Made by replacing ます with ましょう.
Examples
つかれたから、ここで少し休みましょう。
つかれたから、ここですこしやすみましょう。
I'm tired, so let's rest here for a bit.
じゃあ、駅の前で三時に会いましょう。
じゃあ、えきのまえでさんじにあいましょう。
Okay then, let's meet in front of the station at three.
Note
When you are unsure and want to check the listener's wish, use 〜ましょうか instead.
FAQ
〜ましょう — what does it mean and how is it used?
let's ~ / shall we ~. Polite invitation or suggestion to do something together, equivalent to 'let's ~'. It softens a proposal and assumes the listener will join. Made by replacing ます with ましょう.
〜ましょう — how do you form it?
V-ます (去ます) + ましょう
〜ましょう — any usage notes?
When you are unsure and want to check the listener's wish, use 〜ましょうか instead.