“Let's go” in Japanese is 行きましょう (いきましょう), pronounced ikimashō.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 5 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
The polite “let’s go”. Casual: 行こう. In anime you’ll hear the energetic 行くぞ (ikuzo), which gave this site its name.
Example sentences
- じゃあ、行きましょう。じゃあ、いきましょう。Well then, let’s go.
- 早く行こう！はやくいこう！Let’s go, quick!
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | 行こう | いこう ikō |
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FAQ
How do you say Let's go in Japanese?
Let's go in Japanese is 行きましょう (いきましょう), pronounced “ikimashō”.
How do you write Let's go in Japanese?
It's written 行きましょう with kanji, or いきましょう in hiragana. Both are read ikimashō.