How to Say ‘Okay, let's start practice.’ in Japanese
じゃあ、練習を始めましょう。
jaa renshuu o hajime mashou
[jaa ren-shoo oh hah-jee-MEH mah-shoh]
💬 Usage Tip: じゃあ "well then" is a casual way to shift to the next step. You'll hear it constantly before decisions or actions.
Phrase Breakdown
じゃあ、練習を
jaa renshuu o
Well then, practice (object)
じゃあ (jaa) means 'well then' and opens a new topic. Hold the long 'aa'. 練習 (renshuu) means 'practice'. Stretch the final 'uu'. を (pronounced 'o') marks the object.
じゃあ、練習をしよう。
Well then, let's practice.
Words in this phrase
じゃあ
jaa
[jaa]
well then
A casual transition word used to move to the next point or decision in conversation.
じゃあ、あのコンビニの前で止まってください。
Well then, please stop in front of that convenience store.
練習
renshuu
[ren-shoo]
practice; training; rehearsal
Doing something repeatedly to improve skill. Often used for interview rehearsal: 面接の練習.
面接の受け答えを練習します。
I practice my interview responses.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
The particle を marks the direct object of a verb.
チケットを二枚ください。
Two tickets, please.
始めましょう。
hajime mashou
let's start
始める (hajimeru) means 'to start'. The ~ましょう (mashou) ending means 'let's'. Hold the final 'ou' long.
授業を始めましょう。
Let's start the class.
Words in this phrase
始め
hajime
[hah-jee-MEH]
start; begin (stem)
Stem of the transitive verb 'to start', used to begin an activity.
試合を始めます。
We will start the match.
ましょう
mashou
[mah-shoh]
let's; shall we
A polite volitional ending used to make a friendly suggestion, like 'let's' or 'shall we.'
連絡先を交換しましょう。
Let's exchange contact information.
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