Phrase lesson

How do you say "What do I do next?" in Japanese?

Office次アクション

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.
  • : marks the topic, often "as for ...".
  • : 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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