How to Say ‘How much are they?’ in Japanese
値段はいくらですか?
ねだんはいくらですか?
💬 Usage Tip: Importantly places respect at the end with [か].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Polite and clear query to ask about price anywhere in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
値段ねだん
price
Refers to the cost of an item.
値段を教えてください。
Please tell me the price.
はは
topic marker
Marks the subject of the sentence.
今日は暑いです。
Today is hot.
いくらいくら
how much
Used to ask about the amount or price.
それはいくらですか?
How much is that?
ですかですか
question particle
Used to mark the end of a question.
これは何ですか?
What is this?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
値段ねだん
[nedan]
Price
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
その値段はおいくらですか?
How much is that price?
はは
[wa]
is
Denotes state or form in present.
それは英語です。
That is English.
いくらいくら
[ikura]
how much
Question word asking about price or quantity.
これはいくらですか?
How much is this?
ですです
[desu]
is
Present state of something.
天気はどうですか?
How is the weather?
かか
[ka]
?
Denotes a question.
元気ですか?
Are you well?
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