Phrase lesson

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

Work次アクション確認

What should I do?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

なにをすればいいですか

なに を / すれば いいですか

nani o / sureba ii desu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use なにをすればいいですか (nani o sureba ii desu ka) at work when you need the next step clearly.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 を / すれば いいですか
  • Replace the part with the action or task you want to ask about.

Core words

  • なに: what.
  • する: to do.

Helper words and endings

  • : marks the action or thing you are asking about.
  • すれば いいですか: works like **what should I do? / what would be good to do?**

Practical note

This is useful when you understand the topic but still do not know the next concrete action.

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