How to Say ‘Shall we go’ in Japanese
行きましょうか
いきましょうか
💬 Usage Tip: A polite invitation or suggestion.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Invites consensus or agreement to proceed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
行きいき
[iki]
to go
Refers to the action of moving from one place to another.
そこに行きましょうか。時間がかからないです。
Shall we go there? It won't take time.
ましょうましょう
[mashou]
let's (polite suggestion)
A polite invitation or suggestion to do something together.
急いで行きましょうか。時間がかからないように。
Shall we hurry and go, so it doesn't take time?
かか
[ka]
question marker
A particle that turns a statement into a question.
行きましょうか？それとも時間がかかる？
Shall we go? Or does it take time?
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