How do you say "Let’s both do our best." in Japanese?

"Let’s both do our best." in Japanese is "おたがいがんばりましょう。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Let’s both do our best.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "おたがいがんばりましょう。" mean in English?

"おたがいがんばりましょう。" means "Let’s both do our best." in English. Usage tip: Combining them: [おたがい] + [がんばりましょう] = “Let’s both do our best.” Great after discovering you’re both studying/working hard.

おたがいがんばりましょう。

💬 Usage Tip: Combining them: [おたがい] + [がんばりましょう] = “Let’s both do our best.” Great after discovering you’re both studying/working hard.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a friendly, team-like phrase often heard in classes, clubs, and workplaces to build a positive vibe.

Phrase Breakdown

おたがいおたがい

each other; both of us; one another

Means “each other” or “both (you and me).” Often used to express shared effort or situation.

Example

おたがい、たいへんですね。

It’s tough for both of us, isn’t it.

がんばりましょうがんばりましょう

let’s do our best

Volitional polite form of がんばる. Used to encourage someone to make effort together (“Let’s hang in there”).

Example

いっしょにがんばりましょう。

Let’s do our best together.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

honorific prefix (o-)

Part of the fixed word おたがい (“each other/both of us”).

Example

おたがいがんばりましょう。来週も会いましょう。

Let’s both do our best. Let’s meet again next week.

たがいたがい

[tagai]

each other; both (of us/you)

Refers to the two people together: “you and I,” “both of us.”

Example

おたがいがんばりましょう。わたしも勉強します。

Let’s both do our best. I’ll study too.

がんばりがんばり

[ganbari]

do one’s best; work hard (stem form)

Verb stem used with ましょう to encourage: “Let’s do our best.”

Example

おたがいがんばりましょう。仕事のあとで勉強します。

Let’s both do our best. I study after work.

ましょうましょう

[mashou]

let’s; shall we (polite volitional)

Makes a friendly suggestion/encouragement. Natural in self-introductions and first meetings.

Example

おたがいがんばりましょう。これからよろしくお願いします。

Let’s both do our best. Nice to meet you from now on.

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