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How to Say ‘Then let's go with that.’ in Japanese

じゃあ、それにしましょう。

jaa sore ni shi mashou

[jya-a soh-reh nee shee mah-show]

💬 Usage Tip: 〜にする means "decide on": ビールにします "I'll have beer". It's the go-to way to order or choose.

Phrase Breakdown

じゃあ

jaa

[jya-a]

well then

Informal phrase used when concluding or transitioning.

Example

じゃあ、終わりにしましょう。

Well then, let's finish.

それ

sore

[soh-reh]

that; it

Refers to something the other person said. In interviews, interviewers use it to react to your answer.

Example

それは良い経験ですね。

That’s a good experience.

に

[nee]

(choice marker) on

With する, に marks a decision: 'to decide on X'.

Example

コーヒーにします。

I'll have coffee.

し

shi

[shee]

do (stem)

Verb stem used as part of the fixed polite request phrase.

Example

注文をお願いし、ます。

I would like to place the order, please.

ましょう

mashou

[mah-show]

let’s; shall we (polite volitional)

ましょう attaches to a verb stem to make a polite suggestion: “Let’s … / Shall we …?”

Example

面接のために練習しましょう。がんばりましょう。

Let’s practice for the interview. Let’s do our best.

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