How to Say ‘Next, A.’ in Japanese
次にAですね。
tsugi ni A desu ne
[tsoo-gee nee ay dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: [次に + 名詞 + ですね] = “Next is A, right/okay?” Useful when guiding someone through steps or an agenda.
🇯🇵 In Japan: When leading others (customer service, office, classes), Japanese speakers often add [ですね] to sound collaborative and not bossy.
Phrase Breakdown
次
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next; following
Kanji meaning 'next.' In instructions, it’s used to move to the next step (次に〜).
次は次にこれをします。
Next, after that, we’ll do this.
に
ni
[nee]
to; at; on; in; for
Particle used here to mean 'next/then' as in 次にA ('Next is A').
次に確認します。
Next, we’ll confirm it.
A
A
[ay]
A (placeholder variable)
A placeholder label (like 'Step A' or 'Option A'). In Japanese explanations, letters like A/B are often used to name items.
次にAを選びます。
Next, choose A.
ですね
desu ne
right?; it is, isn’t it?; (polite confirmation)
Polite confirmation/soft assertion: です + ね. Often used to confirm shared understanding (“So next is A, right?”).
明日ですね。
It’s tomorrow, right?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
to be (polite); is/are/am (polite)
Polite copula. In 'Aですね', it confirms: 'So it’s A, right?'
答えはAです。
The answer is A.
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; isn't it?; you know
Confirms information and invites agreement. 'Aですね' = 'It’s A, right?'
次はAですね。
Next is A, right?
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