🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "Let's go" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
行こう
"Let's go" in Japanese · say it like ee-koh

The most natural way to say "Let's go" in Japanese is 行こう. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

行きましょう
more formal, used in polite contexts
行こうぜ
casual and masculine, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use '行こう' when you want to suggest going somewhere with someone. It is casual and friendly. Use '行きましょう' in more formal situations, like when speaking to someone you respect or in a business context.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
映画を見に行こうLet's go watch a movie.
公園に行こうLet's go to the park.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse '行こう' with '行きます', which is more formal and doesn't imply a suggestion.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 行こう, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use '行こう' with anyone?

It's best used with friends or people of the same age; use '行きましょう' for formal situations.

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