How do you say "What size?" in Japanese?

"What size?" in Japanese is "サイズはどうしますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘What size?’ in Japanese

Q: What does "サイズはどうしますか？" mean in English?

"サイズはどうしますか？" means "What size?" in English. Usage tip: You'll often hear this when making decisions about portions — simple and straight to the point!

サイズはどうしますか？

💬 Usage Tip: You'll often hear this when making decisions about portions — simple and straight to the point!

🇯🇵 In Japan: Size matters in Japan! Often, cafes will offer standard Western distinctions: small, medium, and large.

Phrase Breakdown

サイズサイズ

size

Refers to the dimension or amount.

Example

サイズを選ぶ。

Choose the size.

はは

topic marker

Indicates the topic of the sentence.

Example

時間はありますか？

Do you have time?

どうしますどうします

what will you do

Used to ask about decisions or actions.

Example

どうしますか？

What will you do?

か？か？

question particle

Turns a sentence into a question.

Example

何をしますか？

What are you doing?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

サイズサイズ

[saizu]

size

Measurement of the dimensions of something.

Example

サイズを教えてください。

Please tell me the size.

はは

[wa]

topic marker

Particle indicating the topic of the sentence.

Example

本は面白いです。

The book is interesting.

どうどう

[dou]

how

Word used to ask about the manner of an action.

Example

彼女はどうしていますか？

How is she doing?

しし

[shi]

will do

Part of the verb form indicating action.

Example

仕事をします。

I will work.

ますます

[masu]

politeness marker

Ending of a verb to show politeness.

Example

彼に話します。

I will talk to him.

かか

[ka]

question marker

Used at the end of questions.

Example

これでいいですか？

Is this okay?

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