Japanese phrase
___にはどうすればよいですか？ ___ ni wa dō su re ba yo i de su ka
Meaning
What should I do about ___?
When to use it
Asks for advice about handling a possible situation. The polite wording is useful when a beginner needs clear instructions from someone more experienced.
Example dialogue
部屋の鍵をなくしました。 heya no kagi o na ku shi ma shi ta
I lost my room key.
こういうときにはどうすればよいですか？ kō i u to ki ni wa dō su re ba yo i de su ka
What should I do when this happens?