Japanese phrase

何が___んですか? nan ga ___ n de su ka

Meaning

What is it that you ___?

When to use it

Asks what thing someone has in mind. The phrase is conversational and often asks about a specific choice, need, or desire.

Example dialogue

昼は何が食べたいんですか? hiru wa nan ga ta be ta i n de su ka

What is it that you want to eat for lunch?

カレーが食べたいです。 ka rē ga ta be ta i de su

I want to eat curry.

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