〜ませんか
Meaning
Invitation
Explanation
V-masu base + ませんか
Examples
一緒にコーヒーを飲みませんか。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜ませんか | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜ませんか → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜ませんか」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜ませんか」mean?+
「〜ませんか」means "Invitation". V-masu base + ませんか It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜ませんか」?+
Example: 一緒にコーヒーを飲みませんか。.
Is 「〜ませんか」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜ませんか」 in context