Japanese phrase
___ときはどうすればいいですか？ ___ to ki wa dō su re ba i i de su ka
Meaning
What should I do when ___?
When to use it
Asks what to do in a particular situation. It is a polite request for practical advice when a problem or unexpected event occurs.
Example dialogue
電車に乗り遅れたときはどうすればいいですか？ den sha ni no ri oku re ta to ki wa dō su re ba i i de su ka
What should I do when I miss the train?
駅員さんに聞いてください。 eki in sa n ni ki i te ku da sa i
Ask a station worker.