How do you say "Let’s talk" in Japanese?

"Let’s talk" in Japanese is "お話ししましょう". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Let’s talk’ in Japanese

Q: What does "お話ししましょう" mean in English?

"お話ししましょう" means "Let’s talk" in English. Usage tip: The [お] in [お話しする] makes [話す] more polite, and [しましょう] makes it "let's do it." In business Japanese, this is often used where English might say "I'd be happy to talk more" rather than a literal joint suggestion.

お話ししましょう

o hanashi shi mashou

[o hanashi shi mashou]

💬 Usage Tip: The [お] in [お話しする] makes [話す] more polite, and [しましょう] makes it "let's do it." In business Japanese, this is often used where English might say "I'd be happy to talk more" rather than a literal joint suggestion.

Phrase Breakdown

お

[o]

honorific prefix

A polite prefix added to some nouns and verb stems to make the expression more respectful.

Example

次回はお話ししましょう。

Let's talk next time.

話し

hanashi

[hanashi]

talk; speaking

The stem of 話す, used here as part of the polite expression for talking or having a conversation.

Example

会社の雰囲気について話しできてうれしいです。

I’m glad we could talk about the company atmosphere.

し

shi

[shi]

The verb stem of する, used to form many common expressions and polite verb phrases.

Example

面接の前に練習しませんか。

Shall we practice before the interview?

ましょう

mashou

[mashou]

let's do

A polite volitional ending meaning 'let's' when inviting someone to do something together.

Example

今度、会社のことをお話ししましょう。

Next time, let's talk about the company.

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