How to Say ‘When is the next appointment?’ in Japanese
つぎのよやくはいつですか。
tsugi no yo yaku wa itsu desu ka
[tsoo-gee noh]
💬 Usage Tip: Super useful clinic question. [いつですか] = “when is it?” Add a polite opener if you like: [すみません]…
🇯🇵 In Japan: You may ask this to the receptionist after seeing the doctor—they often schedule follow-ups at the front desk right away.
Phrase Breakdown
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
つぎ means “next.” Use it to ask about the next visit or next step after your test results.
つぎのけんさはいつですか。
When is the next test?
の
no
[noh]
of (possessive/linking particle)
の links nouns; here it connects つぎ and よやく to mean “next appointment.”
つぎのよやくをかくにんしたいです。
I want to confirm the next appointment.
よやく
reservation; appointment
Noun meaning reservation/appointment (予約). In clinics, it commonly means a follow-up appointment booking.
よやくをとります。
I make an appointment.
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
つぎ means “next.” Use it to ask about the next visit or next step after your test results.
つぎのけんさはいつですか。
When is the next test?
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
つぎ means “next.” Use it to ask about the next visit or next step after your test results.
つぎのけんさはいつですか。
When is the next test?
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
つぎ means “next.” Use it to ask about the next visit or next step after your test results.
つぎのけんさはいつですか。
When is the next test?
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
つぎ means “next.” Use it to ask about the next visit or next step after your test results.
つぎのけんさはいつですか。
When is the next test?
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