shall in Japanese
shall in Japanese is ものとする, ましょうか, ようか — shall means used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
shall in Japanese
ものとする
Pronounced: monotosuru
Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.
ましょうか
Pronounced: mashōka
Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.
ようか
Pronounced: yōka
Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.
What does "shall" mean?
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verb Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
"I shall return by evening."
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verb Used to express strong intention, obligation, or a promise.
"You shall not pass this point without a permit."
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verb Used in questions offering to do something or suggesting an action.
"Shall we go for a walk?"
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shall in a sentence
- I shall return by evening.
- You shall not pass this point without a permit.
- Shall we go for a walk?
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What is "shall" in Japanese?
"shall" in Japanese is ものとする, ましょうか, ようか. shall means: Used before a verb, traditionally with "I" or "we", to express simple future tense.
How do you pronounce ものとする?
"shall" in Japanese is ものとする, pronounced "monotosuru".
How do you use "shall" in a sentence?
Example: "I shall return by evening." In Japanese, "shall" is ものとする, ましょうか, ようか.
Are there other ways to say "shall" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "shall": ものとする, ましょうか, ようか.
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