Japanese phrase
いつ___始めますか？ i tsu ___ haji me ma su ka
Meaning
When do you start ___?
When to use it
Asks when someone plans to begin an activity. The polite wording fits everyday questions between classmates, coworkers, or acquaintances.
Example dialogue
いつ勉強を始めますか？ i tsu ben kyō o haji me ma su ka
When do you start studying?
夕食の後に始めます。 yū shoku no ato ni haji me ma su
I will start after dinner.