How to Say ‘How much is it?’ in Japanese
いくらですか
いくらですか
💬 Usage Tip: Essential phrase for discussing prices.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
いくらいくら
[ikura]
how much
A question enquiring about the price or cost of something.
これはいくらですか。
How much is this?
ですです
[desu]
is
A linking verb used to describe the state of something.
それは本です。
That is a book.
かか
[ka]
question marker
A particle used at the end of a sentence to form a question.
明日は晴れですか。
Is it sunny tomorrow?
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