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JLPT N5 Grammar Point: 〜でしょう?

JLPT N5

This JLPT N5 grammar point explains how to use 〜でしょう? correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Used when the speaker expects the listener to have some knowledge about the topic and to agree with the speaker’s view. Said with rising intonation to confirm agreement.

Usage

Attach でしょう? to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns. Often translates to '..., right?' or '..., isn’t it?'

Formation

Plain form + でしょう?

Examples

この映画、面白かったでしょう?

このえいが、おもしろかったでしょう?

This movie was interesting, wasn’t it?

駅はこの道をまっすぐ行けばすぐでしょう?

えきはこのみちをまっすぐいけばすぐでしょう?

If we go straight on this road, the station will be right there, right?

田中さんはもう来ているでしょう?

たなかさんはもうきているでしょう?

Tanaka-san is already here, isn’t he?

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