How to Say ‘When is the plan?’ in Japanese
いつ撮る予定？
itsu toru yotei
[ee-tsoo toh-roo yoh-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: A more natural English translation is “When are you planning to shoot?” In Japanese, this short form sounds casual and natural.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Asking about timing with [予定] is common and practical in Japanese. People often check the schedule early when planning together.
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[ee-tsoo]
when
Used to ask the time of an action.
いつ撮る予定？と聞いた。
I asked, 'When are you planning to shoot?'
撮る
toru
[toh-roo]
to take; to shoot
Here it means to take a photo or shoot pictures.
週末に写真を撮る。
I will take photos on the weekend.
予定
yotei
[yoh-teh]
plan; schedule
Indicates what someone is planning to do.
明日の予定はまだ決まっていない。
Tomorrow's plans are not decided yet.
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