JLPT N4
Asking for Advice / "What should I do?"
Japanese
どうしたらいいですか
Dou shitara ii desuka?
Lesson & Usage
- [English equivalent: "What should I do?" or "How should I handle this?"] Use this when you are unsure of the rules or the next step. It’s perfect for situations involving city hall procedures, train transfers, or complex social rules like gift-giving.
Culture & Etiquette
- Japan has many detailed local rules (like garbage sorting or shrine etiquette). Asking "Dou shitara ii desuka?" shows that you respect local customs and want to do things the "correct" way, which Japanese people highly appreciate.
