～ましょうか
masyouka
Shall I?; shall we?
N5JLPT
Formation 接続
Vます stem+ましょうか
Full formation notes
Vます stem + ましょうか
Explanation 説明
Offers to do something for the listener or asks whether a proposed joint action is suitable. Context and the subject distinguish shall I from shall we.
Examples 例文
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重いですね。持ちましょうか。
That looks heavy. Shall I carry it for you?
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疲れました、ちょっと休みましょうか
I am tired. Shall we take a short break?
How related patterns differ 比較
てあげる, てくれる, and てもらう differ in the direction of benefit and viewpoint. ていただけませんか makes a polite request. ましょうか often offers help; changing the subject can change the meaning.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ましょうか | Shall I?; shall we? | 重いですね。持ちましょうか。 That looks heavy. Shall I carry it for you? |
| 〜ようとおもう、〜うとおもう | Be thinking of doing; intend to | 明日は早く起きようと思います。 I am thinking of getting up early tomorrow. |
| ～てあげる | Do something for someone | 荷物が重そうだね、手伝ってあげるよ。 Your luggage looks heavy. I will help you. |
| ～てくれる | Someone does something for me or us | 友達が車で駅まで送ってくれました。 My friend drove me to the station. |
| ～てもらう | Have someone do something; receive help | 私は先生に作文を直してもらいました。 I had my teacher correct my composition. |
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