Phrase lesson
How do you say "What do I do next?" in Japanese?
What do I do next?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
つぎはなにをしますか
つぎ は / なに を / しますか
tsugi wa / nani o / shimasu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use つぎはなにをしますか (tsugi wa nani o shimasu ka) at city hall or another public office when you need the next step. It works well when you want a short answer instead of a long explanation.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 は / なに を / しますか - Replace the
〜part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.
Helper words and endings
ますか: polite question ending after a verb.は: marks the topic, often "as for ...".を: marks the thing you want, use, show, or ask about.
Practical note
At public offices, short clear questions usually work better than long explanations.
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