How to Say ‘How about’ in Japanese
どうですか
どうですか
💬 Usage Tip: Invites opinions or reactions; integrates [どう] with [ですか].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Used to engage customers or gather input on trials.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
どうどう
[dou]
how
Asks about the state or condition.
履き心地はどうですか？
How is the fit?
ですです
[desu]
it is
Used to make statements or conclusions.
これは安いです。
This is cheap.
かか
[ka]
question marker
Indicates that the sentence is a question.
新しいジーンズはどうですか？
How are the new jeans?
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