疑問詞 動詞（た形）ら… いいですか

Meaning

This pattern uses the conditional form 'ら' to ask for advice or instructions. The question word combined with the past tense verb and ら creates a polite way to seek guidance. The most common example is 'どうしたらいいですか' (What should I do?), which expresses uncertainty about the right course of action.

Formation

Examples

1. どうしたらいいか わかりません。
   I don't know what to do.

2. A：明日日本語のスピーチで何を言ったらいいですか。B：日本の留学生活のことを話したほうがいいと思います。
   A: What should I say in tomorrow's Japanese speech? B: I think it's best to talk about your study abroad experience in Japan.

3. A：秋葉原に行きたいんですが、何線に乗ったらいいですか。B：地下鉄の日比谷線で行けます。
   A: I want to go to Akihabara. Which train line should I take? B: You can get there on the Marunouchi Line.

Summary

• Use 疑問詞 + た形 + ら + いいですか to ask for advice or proper course of action
• Common with どう (how), 何 (what), どこ (where), どれ (which) to ask practical questions
• Expects a suggestion or instruction as a response, making it useful for real-world situations