How do you say "Shall we check it?" in Japanese?

"Shall we check it?" in Japanese is "確認してみましょうか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

🔍

How to Say ‘Shall we check it?’ in Japanese

Q: What does "確認してみましょうか" mean in English?

"確認してみましょうか" means "Shall we check it?" in English. Usage tip: [してみましょうか] means "shall we try doing...?" with a gentle, cooperative feel. You can reuse it for suggestions like [見てみましょうか] ("shall we take a look?").

確認してみましょうか

kakunin shi te mi mashou ka

[kah-koo-neen shee teh mee mah-shoh kah]

💬 Usage Tip: [してみましょうか] means "shall we try doing...?" with a gentle, cooperative feel. You can reuse it for suggestions like [見てみましょうか] ("shall we take a look?").

🇯🇵 In Japan: This sounds collaborative rather than defensive, which is ideal when trying to settle a fare dispute calmly. It suggests checking the facts together instead of arguing opinions.

Phrase Breakdown

確認

kakunin

[kah-koo-neen]

check; confirmation

A noun or verbal noun meaning to check or confirm something.

Example

明細を確認します。

I will check the statement.

し

shi

[shee]

do (stem)

The stem of する, used to turn nouns like 確認 into verbs such as 'to check.'

Example

確認しお願いします。

Please check it.

て

[teh]

and; te-form

The te-form connector used to link actions or attach helper expressions.

Example

見てください。

Please look.

み

[mee]

try; see (helper stem)

Part of 〜てみる, which means to try doing something.

Example

一度みお願いします。

Please try once.

ましょう

mashou

[mah-shoh]

let's; shall we

A polite volitional form meaning 'let's' or suggesting an action together.

Example

少し待ちましょう。

Let's wait a moment.

か

[kah]

question marker

A sentence-ending particle that turns the phrase into a question.

Example

大丈夫ですか。

Is it okay?

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”

Mia S., 25, English Teacher

“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”

Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager