How to Say ‘Well then, shall we toast?’ in Japanese
じゃあ、乾杯しましょうか。
jaa kanpai shi mashou ka
[jya-a kahn-pie shee mah-show ka]
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan you wait to drink until everyone has toasted with 乾杯 (kanpai). Sipping first is noticed.
Phrase Breakdown
じゃあ
jaa
[jya-a]
well then
Informal phrase used when concluding or transitioning.
じゃあ、終わりにしましょう。
Well then, let's finish.
乾杯
kanpai
[kahn-pie]
cheers
A toast said before drinking. Very common in social meals and drinking situations.
みんなで乾杯しましょう。
Let's all make a toast.
し
shi
[shee]
do (stem)
Verb stem used as part of the fixed polite request phrase.
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 …?”
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.
か
ka
[ka]
question particle
Indicates a question with previous verb.
飲みませんか？
Won't you drink?
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