～ばいいですか how; why; what should...
- what would be good
- how
- what should...
■ Verb (ば form) + (change the ending of the last mora from an “u” to an “e”) + ばいい
EXAMPLE: する→ (change the “u” to “e”)→すれ+ばいい:
どうすればいいですか？
(What should I do?)
例文 EXAMPLE SENTENCES
さいふを落としたんですが、どうすればいいですか。
wallet | (direct object marker) | dropped | (explainer) | but | in what way | would be good | (question)
I dropped my wallet. What should I do?
Vocabulary & Notes
この本はいつ返せばいいですか。
this | book | as for | when | return | would be good | (question)
When should I return this book?
Vocabulary & Notes
ホテルを予約したいんですが、どうすればいいですか？
hotel | (direct object marker) | appointment | want to | (explainer) | but | in what way | is good | (question)
I would like to book a hotel room, what do I need to do?
Vocabulary & Notes
COMMENTS
| The English meaning can be expressed in many ways depending on the sentence. This is used to seek instructions from someone. |
