How do you say "What will we do next?" in Japanese?

"What will we do next?" in Japanese is "つぎはなにをしますか。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "つぎはなにをしますか。" mean in English?

"つぎはなにをしますか。" means "What will we do next?" in English. Usage tip: Great “next steps” question. [つぎは] sets the agenda: “Next, what do we do?”

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How to Say ‘What will we do next?’ in Japanese

つぎはなにをしますか。

tsugi wa nani o shi masu ka

[tsoo-gee wah]

💬 Usage Tip: Great “next steps” question. [つぎは] sets the agenda: “Next, what do we do?”

🇯🇵 In Japan: If you want options, you can add [ほかにえらべますか] (“Are there other choices?”) after this.

Phrase Breakdown

つぎ

tsugi

[tsoo-gee]

Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?

Example

次は何をしますか。

What will we do next?

は

[wah]

topic marker (wa)

Particle read as “wa.” It marks the topic: “as for next…” In clinics: 次は〜, 薬は〜.

Example

次は何をしますか。

As for next, what will we do?

つぎ

tsugi

[tsoo-gee]

Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?

Example

次は何をしますか。

What will we do next?

つぎ

tsugi

[tsoo-gee]

Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?

Example

次は何をしますか。

What will we do next?

します

do (polite)

Polite form of する (to do). Used for actions and many “noun + する” verbs.

Example

いまからしごとをします。

I will work from now.

つぎ

tsugi

[tsoo-gee]

Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?

Example

次は何をしますか。

What will we do next?

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