Topic N4

N4Grammar

Lesson 31: I intend to go with him

Learn about the Volitional Form (Ikou-kei), expressing intentions (V-iyou to omoimasu), more certain intentions (Tsumori), and plans (Yotei).

Meaning

Let's ... / Shall we ...

✏️ Structure

- Nhóm I: Chuyển hàng 'u' -> 'o' + う - Nhóm II: Bỏ ます + よう - Nhóm III: きます -> こよう, します -> しよう

💡 Usage

The casual form of 'Mashou'. Used to invite or suggest something to friends, close relatives, or for self-talk.

📚 Examples

すこやすみましょう。-> すこやすもう。

Sukoshi yasumimashou. -> Sukoshi yasumou.

Let's take a short break.

手伝てつだいましょうか。-> 手伝てつだおうか。

Tetsudaimashou ka? -> Tetsudaou ka?

Shall I help you?

一緒いっしょかえろう。

Issho ni kaerou.

Let's go home together.

明日あしたよう。

Ashita mo koyou.

Let's come tomorrow too.

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