Vocab Info
A1 Auxiliary Verb
よう
indicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation
Details
Pitch Accent
よ
う
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Word Type
Auxiliary Verb
単語の書類
助動詞
Examples
今日は疲れているから家事は後回しにしよう。
Since I'm tired today, let's postpone the housework. {indicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation}
- N1
社長:「今日の会議では多くの意見が出されよう。」
President: "Let's have many opinions brought forth in today's meeting." {indicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation}
- N1
愛妻家で有名な夫が妻を殺すなんてこと、しようはずがない。
A husband, famous for being a loving spouse, killing his wife? There's no way he would do such a thing. {indicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation}
- N1
夫が妻に:「明日は有給が取れたからさ、一緒に旅行へ出かけよう。」
The husband says to his wife: "I was able to take paid leave tomorrow, so let's go on a trip together." {indicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation}
- N1
父:「こんなに夕焼けが澄んでいるのだから、明日は晴れよう。確実だ。」
Father: "Given how clear the sunset is, it's likely that it will be sunny tomorrow. It's certain." {indicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation}
- N1
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