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How do you say "How much is it?" in Japanese?

Use this while shopping when you need the price.

How much is it?

値段確認

Use いくらですか (ikura desu ka) while shopping when you need the price. Treat it as a fixed phrase you learn as one practical chunk.

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

いくらですか

いくら ですか

ikura desu ka

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Quick use

Use いくらですか (ikura desu ka) while shopping when you need the price. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Helper words and endings

  • ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

Pointing at the item or screen usually makes the answer faster and clearer.