How to Say ‘Let’s go.’ in Japanese
いきましょう。
いきましょう。
💬 Usage Tip: [〜ましょう] means “Let’s…” (polite). It can also be a gentle suggestion, not a command.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Saying [行きましょう] feels upbeat and cooperative—good for group harmony, which is valued in Japanese communication.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
いきいき
[iki]
go; (stem of いきます)
Stem of 行きます. With ましょう, it becomes a suggestion: 行きましょう (“Let’s go”).
いっしょに公園へいきましょう。
Let's go to the park together.
ましょうましょう
[mashou]
let's; shall we (volitional polite)
Polite volitional ending meaning “Let’s … / Shall we …?” Used to make suggestions or plans (e.g., 行きましょう).
こんど、いっしょにさんぽに行きましょう。
Next time, let's go for a walk together.
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