Vocab Info
A1 Auxiliary verb
ようindicates speculation, indicates will, indicates invitation
Dictionary Definition
Auxiliary verb
1.
(I) will, (I) shall
on non-五段 stem, e.g. 食べる→食べよう; indicates intentionAuxiliary verb
2.
let's
on non-五段 stem; indicates suggestion or invitationAuxiliary verb
3.
(I) wonder (if), might it be (that), maybe, perhaps, perchance
on non-五段 stem; indicates speculation
All Forms
よう
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
よ
う
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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}
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}
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}
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}
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}
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