Japanese phrase
どのように進めればよいでしょうか? do no yō ni susu me re ba yo i de shō ka
Meaning
How should we proceed?
When to use it
A polite way to ask how to move forward. It is common in business discussions when guidance or a decision is needed.
Example dialogue
この件は、どのように進めればよいでしょうか? ko no ken wa do no yō ni susu me re ba yo i de shō ka
How should we proceed with this matter?
まず関係者に確認しましょう。 ma zu kan kei sha ni kaku nin shi ma shō
Let's check with the relevant people first.