Phrase lesson
How do you say "What should I do?" in Japanese?
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 understand the topic but do not know the next concrete action.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 を / すれば いいですか - Replace
〜with the action or task you want to ask about. - Useful swaps:
どれを,なにを,どこを.
Core words
なに: what.する: to do.
Helper words and endings
を: marks the thing or action you are asking about.すればいいですか: works like **what should I do?**
Practical note
This is stronger than simply saying わかりません. It tells the other person you need the next action, not just another explanation.
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