Phrase lesson
How do you say "How much is it?" in Japanese?
How much is it?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
いくらですか
いくら ですか
ikura desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use いくらですか (ikura desu ka) while shopping when the price tag is unclear or you want to confirm the price.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first.
- You do not need to rebuild it word by word at the beginning.
Core words
いくら: how much.
Helper words and endings
ですか: polite question ending.
Practical note
This is most natural when you point to the item, menu, tag, or screen. If the staff answers with a number, you can follow with ありがとうございます.
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