Thursdays' Language Tidbits

Usage of verb forms (Cont.)
Verb Conjugation

Vconj + mashō ka/masen ka ​
ましょうか／ませんか

Vconj mashō ka/masen ka expresses a first person invitation or suggestion in the form of a question. The negative question of masen ka is more polite than mashō ka.

Examples:

1. O-cha demo nomimashō ka.
お茶でも飲みましょうか。
Shall we drink tea or something?

2. Mado o akemashō ka.
窓うを開けましょうか。
Shall I open the window?

3. Hara-san o Pātī ni Shōtai shimasen ka.
原さんをパーチに招待しませんか。
Wouldn't you (like to) invite Miss Hara to the party?