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How to Say ‘What are we starting with in today's practice?’ in Japanese

今日の練習は、何から始めますか。

kyou no renshuu wa nani kara hajime masu ka

[kyoh no ren-shoo wah na-ni kah-rah ha-JEE-meh mahs ka]

💬 Usage Tip: The は here is said (wa), not (ha). It sets up "today's practice" as the subject being discussed.

Phrase Breakdown

今日の練習は、

kyou no renshuu wa

As for today's practice,

This sets the topic. The は marks the topic and is pronounced 'wa'. Pause slightly at the comma.

Example

今日の練習は、短いです。

Today's practice is short.

Words in this phrase

今日

kyou

[kyoh]

today

The current day.

Example

今日のコンサートは満席です。

Today's concert is full.

の

[no]

's; of

A particle that shows possession or connection between nouns.

Example

知り合いの会社に興味があります。

I am interested in an acquaintance's company.

練習

renshuu

[ren-shoo]

practice; training; rehearsal

Doing something repeatedly to improve skill. Often used for interview rehearsal: 面接の練習.

Example

面接の受け答えを練習します。

I practice my interview responses.

は

[wah]

topic marker

は marks the topic of the sentence.

Example

空席はありますか。

Are there any seats available?

何から始めますか。

nani kara hajime masu ka

what shall we start with?

This is the question part. Raise your voice slightly on the final か.

Example

宿題は何から始めますか。

What will you start your homework with?

Words in this phrase

何

nani

[na-ni]

what

Question word used to ask about things or content.

Example

これは何ですか。

What is this?

から

kara

[kah-rah]

from; starting from

Creates これから = “from now on.” Sets a forward-looking tone for friendship and teamwork.

Example

これから一緒に練習しよう。

Let’s practice together from now on.

始め

hajime

[ha-JEE-meh]

start; begin

Stem of the verb 始める, to start something; used before polite ます.

Example

試合を始めましょう。

Let's start the game.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

か

[ka]

question particle

Added at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

Example

お茶を飲みますか？

Do you drink tea?

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