〜（よ）う

Formationgodan: う row shifts to お + う. ichidan: stem + よう

This is ましょう with the politeness taken off, used with people you speak plainly to. On its own it suggests doing something together, and in your own head it is the shape a decision takes. It also feeds several longer patterns, so it is worth getting comfortable with early.

Examples

〜（よ）う is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. うーん、いいなあ。そこへ行いこう。

   Hmm, that's a good idea. Let's go there.

2. 私わたしをあざむこうとしてもむだです。

   It is no use trying to deceive me.

3. 今日きょうはビーチでのんびりしよう。

   Let's take it easy at the beach today.

4. いい子こにしていたら、あめをあげよう。

   If you are a good girl, you shall have candy.

5. このケーキを試食ししょくしてみよう。

   Let's try this cake.