Japanese phrase
まずは自由に案を出し合いませんか？ ma zu wa ji yū ni an o da shi a i ma se n ka
Meaning
How about starting with an open exchange of ideas?
When to use it
Suggests beginning a discussion with open idea sharing. It is polite and collaborative, especially when a group is deciding on a plan.
Example dialogue
方向性を決める前に、まずは自由に案を出し合いませんか？ hō kō sei o ki me ru mae ni ma zu wa ji yū ni an o da shi a i ma se n ka
Before deciding on the direction, how about starting with an open exchange of ideas?
そうしましょう。 sō shi ma shō
Let's do that.