Phrase lesson
How do you say "How many minutes does it take?" in Japanese?
How many minutes does it take?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
なんぷんかかりますか
なんぷん かかりますか
nanpun kakarimasu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use なんぷんかかりますか (nanpun kakarimasu ka) when asking how many minutes it takes to get somewhere.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed travel-time question.
- Learn it as “how many minutes does it take?”
- Use it after showing the destination or route.
Core words
なんぷん: how many minutes.かかりますか: does it take?
Practical note
This is useful after asking about walking, transfers, or which train to take.
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