How to Say ‘What will (we/you) do? (polite)’ in Japanese
なにをしますか
nani o shi masu ka
[nah-nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [なにをしますか] = “What will you do?” In context, it often means “What will we do (next)?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan it’s common to imply “we” in medical settings—the team and patient moving forward together.
Phrase Breakdown
なにを
nani
what (object marker を)
なに “what” + を marks the direct object: “what (do you)…?”
なにを食べますか。
What will you eat?
Words in this phrase
なに
nani
[nah-nee]
what
Question word meaning “what.” In a clinic you can use it to ask what procedure, test, or treatment will be done.
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.” Often used for actions/plans.
今日は勉強します。
I will study today.
なに
nani
[nah-nee]
what
Question word meaning “what.” In a clinic you can use it to ask what procedure, test, or treatment will be done.
次は何 をしますか。
What will we do next?
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