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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
これはいくらですか
Romanization
Kore wa ikura desu ka
Pronunciation
koh-reh wah ee-koo-rah dess kah
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
これはいくらですか — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "how much is this".
Same situation
where is the bathroom
トイレはどこですか
Toire wa doko desu ka
Opentoo expensive
高すぎます
Takasugimasu
Opencan you help me
手伝ってもらえますか
Tetsudatte moraemasu ka
Openi don't understand
わかりません
Wakarimasen
Opendo you speak english
英語を話せますか
Eigo o hanasemasu ka
Openwhere is the station
駅はどこですか
Eki wa doko desu ka
Opencan i pay by card
カードで払えますか
Kaado de haraemasu ka
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FAQ
You say "これはいくらですか" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Kore wa ikura desu ka", and a simple pronunciation cue is "koh-reh wah ee-koo-rah dess kah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "koh-reh wah ee-koo-rah dess kah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Kore wa ikura desu ka".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.