How to Say ‘Let’s become. (volitional form of なる)’ in Japanese
なろう
narou
[nah-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: [なろう] is the volitional form of [なる] (“let’s become”). Casual; polite version is [なりましょう].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Saying “let’s become friends” can sound a bit bold in English, but in Japanese it can feel cute/earnest—often used playfully after bonding over something (like music).
Phrase Breakdown
なろう
narou
[nah-roh]
let’s become; shall we become? (friends)
Volitional form of なる (“to become”). Used to suggest becoming something together, e.g., “Let’s be friends.”
音楽の趣味が合うし、友だちになろう。
Our music tastes match, so let’s be friends.
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