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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.

Example

値段を教えてください。

Please tell me the price.

topic marker

Marks the subject of the sentence.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

その値段はおいくらですか?

How much is that price?

[wa]

is

Denotes state or form in present.

Example

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.

Example

これはいくらですか?

How much is this?

ですです

[desu]

is

Present state of something.

Example

天気はどうですか?

How is the weather?

[ka]

?

Denotes a question.

Example

元気ですか?

Are you well?

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