How to Say ‘What will we do next?’ in Japanese
つぎはなにをしますか。
tsugi wa nani o shi masu ka
[tsoo-gee wah]
💬 Usage Tip: [つぎは] sets the topic as "next," and [なにをしますか] asks what will be done. This is a useful pattern for asking about next steps: [つぎはどこへいきますか。] "Where do I go next?"
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is polite and very useful in clinics, especially after hearing test results. Staff may answer with instructions rather than a direct "we will do X," so listen for places, timing, or forms you need to take.
Phrase Breakdown
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?
次 は何をしますか。
What will we do next?
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker (wa)
Particle read as “wa.” It marks the topic: “as for next…” In clinics: 次は〜, 薬は〜.
次 は何をしますか。
As for next, what will we do?
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?
次 は何をしますか。
What will we do next?
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?
次 は何をしますか。
What will we do next?
します
do (polite)
Polite form of する (to do). Used for actions and many “noun + する” verbs.
いまからしごとをします。
I will work from now.
つぎ
tsugi
[tsoo-gee]
next
Means “next.” Helpful for asking about next steps after hearing test results: 次は〜?
次 は何をしますか。
What will we do next?
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