Phrase lesson

How do you say "What's the next stop?" in Japanese?

Trains次駅確認

What's the next stop?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

つぎはなんですか

つぎ は / なん ですか

tsugi wa / nan desu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use つぎはなんですか (tsugi wa nan desu ka) when you want to ask what the next stop or next station is.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a simple fixed question.
  • Learn it as one line first.
  • It is useful when you cannot catch the announcement.

Core words

  • つぎ: next.
  • なんですか: what is it?

Practical note

In train announcements, you will often hear つぎは〜 before the station name. This phrase helps you ask for that missing station name.

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