ArthurK
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- 24 Jul 2013
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Hey! I just want to clear something up about the volitional form for myself. We all learn that 話そう/話しましょう normally means "Let's talk." But "let's talk" inherently has a plural sense. Is it true that a person can use the volitional form solely on him/herself?
e.g.
メアリさんは勇太さんに電話をかけた。
勇太:あ、メアリさん、ごめん、今ちょっと忙しいんだけど。
メアリ:分かった。じゃ、後で電話をかけよう。
Does the above sentence mean "I shall call you later"? Can she express her volition in such a way without saying "let's call you later", since she'll be doing the calling alone?
Thanks!
e.g.
メアリさんは勇太さんに電話をかけた。
勇太:あ、メアリさん、ごめん、今ちょっと忙しいんだけど。
メアリ:分かった。じゃ、後で電話をかけよう。
Does the above sentence mean "I shall call you later"? Can she express her volition in such a way without saying "let's call you later", since she'll be doing the calling alone?
Thanks!