〜はいつですか
when is ~?
Show when one action happens in relation to another.
Remember it
Place two moments on a timeline and join them with 〜はいつですか.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜はいつですか」 means "when is ~?". Structure: Noun + はいつですか. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for routines, status updates, sequences, and telling stories.
Tone: Polite
A safe choice for everyday conversations, shops, school, and the workplace.
Use
Hear it in real life
At school
Example 1勉強はいつですか。
べんきょうはいつですか。
benkyouhaitsudesuka.
When is the study?
Everyday life
Example 2質問はいつですか。
しつもんはいつですか。
shitsumonhaitsudesuka.
When is the question?
Shopping & services
Example 3買い物はいつですか。
かいものはいつですか。
kaimonohaitsudesuka.
When is the shopping?
Everyday life
Example 4洗濯はいつですか。
せんたくはいつですか。
sentakuhaitsudesuka.
When is the laundry?
Everyday life
Example 5電話はいつですか。
でんわはいつですか。
denwahaitsudesuka.
When is the telephone call?
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
When is the study?
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜はいつですか.
Remember tomorrow
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