B1 Expression 正式

お互い頑張りましょう

Otagai ganbarimashou

Let's both do our best

意思

Encouraging mutual effort or perseverance.

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文化背景

The phrase is a cornerstone of 'wa' (harmony). It signals that you are a team player. Similar to 'jiayou', it emphasizes collective energy. Reflects the emphasis on shared struggle and mutual support in professional life. Encouragement is often more individualistic, focusing on 'good luck' rather than 'shared effort'.

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Use with Peers

Always use this with people at your level. It builds a sense of equality.

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Don't use with Bosses

It sounds like you are telling your boss to work hard, which is rude.

意思

Encouraging mutual effort or perseverance.

💡

Use with Peers

Always use this with people at your level. It builds a sense of equality.

⚠️

Don't use with Bosses

It sounds like you are telling your boss to work hard, which is rude.

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Add a Smile

A smile makes this phrase much more effective at building rapport.

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The 'Masu' Form

The 'masu' form is the key to keeping this phrase polite and professional.

自我测试

Which is the most appropriate way to say this to a colleague?

Which phrase is correct for a peer?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: お互い頑張りましょう

The 'masu' form is polite and appropriate for peers.

Fill in the blank.

明日から新しいプロジェクトですね。お互い_____。

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 頑張りましょう

The volitional 'masu' form is required for this polite expression.

Match the situation to the correct response.

You are leaving the office and your coworker is staying late. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: お先に失礼します。お互い頑張りましょう。

This is the standard polite way to acknowledge their hard work while leaving.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 試験が近いね。 B: _____。

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: お互い頑張りましょう。

It is a mutual encouragement, so the 'otagai' form is best.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Which is the most appropriate way to say this to a colleague? Choose A2

Which phrase is correct for a peer?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: お互い頑張りましょう

The 'masu' form is polite and appropriate for peers.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

明日から新しいプロジェクトですね。お互い_____。

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 頑張りましょう

The volitional 'masu' form is required for this polite expression.

Match the situation to the correct response. situation_matching B1

You are leaving the office and your coworker is staying late. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: お先に失礼します。お互い頑張りましょう。

This is the standard polite way to acknowledge their hard work while leaving.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 試験が近いね。 B: _____。

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: お互い頑張りましょう。

It is a mutual encouragement, so the 'otagai' form is best.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

No, it is better to use '頑張ります' (I will do my best) to show respect.

Yes, it is a very common and polite way to end a business email.

You can use it for any shared goal, like studying or sports.

'Otagai' emphasizes that both people are involved, which is important for group harmony.

No, but you might drop the 'masu' and say 'otagai ganbarou'.

Not exactly. It means 'let's both work hard'.

It's a bit unusual, but if you are both in a shared situation (like waiting in a long line), it could work.

No, it is gender-neutral.

It might sound a bit sarcastic, so be careful!

You can say 'はい、頑張りましょう' (Yes, let's do our best).

Yes, it's very common in LINE messages.

No, it implies equality.

相关表达

🔗

頑張ります

specialized form

I will do my best.

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共に頑張りましょう

similar

Let's work hard together.

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お疲れ様です

builds on

Thank you for your hard work.

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よろしくお願いします

similar

Please treat me well/I look forward to working with you.

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