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 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

  • : 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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