How to Say ‘How should I teach it?’ in Japanese
どうやって教えたらいいですか。
dou yatsu te oshie tara ii desu ka
[doo yat teh oshie tara ee dess ka]
💬 Usage Tip: Put たらいいですか after an action to ask for advice, like "what should I do?" For example, 何を言ったらいいですか "what should I say?"
Phrase Breakdown
どうやって
dou yatsu te
how
The question word that opens the sentence. Hold the small っ briefly.
どうやって作りますか。
How do you make it?
Words in this phrase
どう
dou
[doo]
how; in what way
どう asks about manner or method: 'how?' or 'what should one do?'
どういきますか。
How do you go?
やっ
yatsu
[yat]
to do
A verb indicating performance of an action.
それをやってみます。
I'll try doing it.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
教えたらいいですか。
oshie tara ii desu ka
should I teach?
〜たらいいですか asks for advice: 'what should I do?' 教え (oshie) means 'teach'.
何を教えたらいいですか。
What should I teach?
Words in this phrase
教え
oshie
[oshie]
teach; tell
The verb part meaning 'teach' or 'tell' in a request phrase.
答え方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to answer.
たら
tara
[tara]
if; when
Conditional ending used to express hope: if it happens, that would be nice.
また相談できたら うれしいです。
I would be happy if I could consult with you again.
いい
ii
[ee]
good; okay
Used to ask if something is acceptable or suitable.
この場所でいいですか。
Is this place okay?
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
か
ka
[ka]
question particle
Added at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
お茶を飲みますか？
Do you drink tea?
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