This is a casual way to ask someone to do something with you. It adds a feeling of friendly encouragement.
Verb [volitional form] + よPrimary
This is a casual way to ask someone to do something with you. It adds a feeling of friendly encouragement.
もう遅いから、そろそろ帰ろうよ。
It's getting late, so let's head home, alright?
このゲーム、面白そうだから一緒にやろうよ！
This game looks fun, so let's play it together!
雨が降りそうだから、今日は出かけるのをやめようよ。
It looks like it's going to rain, so let's not go out today.
「映画でも見に行こうよ」と彼を誘った。
I invited him, saying, 'Hey, let's go see a movie or something'.
まあ、そんなに落ち込まないで。何か美味しいものでも食べに行こうよ。
Come on, don't be so down. Let's go eat something delicious.
It's like saying, "I really think this is a good idea for us." You are gently pushing for agreement.
This is different from '〜ようか'. That asks a question like 'Shall we?'. It is also different from '〜ようぜ'. That is a strong way to say 'Let's do it!'. This form is softer. It is a friendly suggestion.
Don't use this when you talk to your boss. It is only for close friends. It is not for formal places.
Use this when you want to agree on something. Use it to decide what to do together. For example, picking a restaurant.
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