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4課 希望と行動
Desire and action
4課

~ましょう

接続:Vます remove ます + ましょう
Let's…. Invite or suggest doing things together; can also express the will "let me...".
注意 / Note:ませんか is softer and makes it easier for the listener to refuse.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Invite all listeners to do the same
Wonder: Want to suggest “let's…”?
Avoid: Don't use it when you only invite lightly and allow a lot of refusal
Tip to remember: Remove ます + ましょう
Check again: Voice working together → ましょう
時間ですから、始めましょう。
It's time, let's get started.
いっしょに写真を撮りましょう。
Let's take pictures together.
疲れましたね。少し休みましょう。
I'm tired, right? Let's rest for a bit.

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