Japanese phrase
___はどう処分しますか? ___ wa dō sho bun shi ma su ka
Meaning
What is the proper way to dispose of ___?
When to use it
Asks for the correct way to get rid of something. The wording is polite and practical, especially when ordinary trash collection may not be suitable.
Example dialogue
使い終わったスプレー缶はどう処分しますか? tsuka i o wa tta su pu rē kan wa dō sho bun shi ma su ka
What is the proper way to dispose of this empty spray can?
穴を開けずに出してください。 ana o a ke zu ni da shi te ku da sa i
Please put it out without making a hole in it.