Japanese phrase
次は___ですか? tsugi wa ___ de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ next?
When to use it
Asks whether a person or event comes next. It is a polite question used when checking the order of people, activities, or events.
Example dialogue
次は田中さんですか? tsugi wa ta naka sa n de su ka
Is Tanaka next?
はい、そうです。 ha i sō de su
Yes, that's right.