How to Say ‘What would you like to have?’ in Japanese
何にしますか？
nan ni shi masu ka
[nani ni]
💬 Usage Tip: A useful phrase in both restaurants and cafes. Pronounced as [なににしますか] (na-ni-ni shi-ma-su-ka).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Direct and polite, yet the decision is yours! A typical start to any order in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
何
nan
[nani]
What
Used to ask a question about someone's preference or choice.
コーヒーは何にしますか？
What kind of coffee would you like?
に
ni
[ni]
to
Particle indicating direction or target of the action.
何にしますか？
What will you choose?
し
shi
ます
masu
か
ka
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