How to Say ‘Let's pass.’ in Japanese
パスしよう。
pasu shiyou
[pahs shee-yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [パス] + [しよう] = “let’s pass.” You can also say [パスまわそう] (“let’s move the ball around”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Coaches stress passing to teach cooperation; it’s also tied to the idea of “not hogging the ball.”
Phrase Breakdown
パス
pasu
[pahs]
pass (the ball)
Soccer term; used as a call to share the ball and include teammates.
ボールはパスでつなごう。
Let’s connect play with passes.
しよう
shiyou
[shee-yoh]
let’s do (it) / shall we
Volitional form used to suggest an action together; friendly coaching style.
パスしよう。みんなでゴールをねらおう。
Let’s pass. Let’s aim for the goal as a team.
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