A2 Expression Formal 1 min de lectura

どの程度でございますか

Dono teido de gozaimasu ka

To what extent? (polite)

Practícalo

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A highly polite way to ask about the degree, amount, or intensity of something.

  • Means: How much or to what extent is it?
  • Used in: Business meetings, customer service, and formal introductions.
  • Don't confuse: 'どのくらい' (casual) with 'どの程度でございますか' (very formal).
Polite bow + 'How much?' = Professional inquiry

Explicación a tu nivel:

This phrase is a polite way to ask 'how much'. Use it when you are at work and talking to your boss or a customer.
This is a formal expression used to ask about the degree or extent of something. It is common in business settings to show respect to the listener.
The phrase 'どの程度でございますか' is a sophisticated way to inquire about scale or intensity. It utilizes the 'de gozaimasu' copula, which is essential for professional Japanese communication, ensuring that the speaker maintains a respectful distance while gathering necessary information.
Functioning as a formal interrogative, this phrase is used to solicit precise information regarding the magnitude of a situation. By employing the humble 'de gozaimasu', the speaker adheres to the 'Keigo' system, which is vital for navigating hierarchical social structures in Japan effectively.
This expression serves as a prime example of 'teineigo' (polite language) used to mitigate the potential intrusiveness of a direct question. In professional discourse, it functions to establish a consultative register, allowing the speaker to frame inquiries about quantity or severity with the appropriate level of deference required by Japanese social norms.
The phrase 'どの程度でございますか' is a sociolinguistic marker of professional competence. It leverages the 'de gozaimasu' copula to perform a face-saving act, transforming a potentially blunt inquiry into a polite request for information. Mastery of this phrase indicates an understanding of the delicate balance between directness and the maintenance of 'wa' (harmony) within Japanese hierarchical social interactions.

Significado

A polite way to ask about the degree or amount of something.

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Contexto cultural

Politeness is a sign of respect for the client.

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Use in Business

Always use this in client meetings.

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Use in Business

Always use this in client meetings.

Ponte a prueba

Which is the most formal way to ask about degree?

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✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: どの程度でございますか

The 'de gozaimasu' form is the highest level of politeness.

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✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: どの程度でございますか

The 'de gozaimasu' form is the highest level of politeness.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is too formal.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

どのくらいですか

similar

How much?

Dónde usarla

💼

Client Meeting

Salesperson: ご予算はどの程度でございますか。

formal
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Technical Support

Support: 不具合の頻度はどの程度でございますか。

formal

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Dono' (Which) + 'Teido' (Degree) + 'Gozaimasu' (Polite 'is'). It's the 'Degree-Go' question.

Asociación visual

Imagine a polite hotel concierge bowing slightly while asking you about your preferences.

Story

Mr. Tanaka is a manager. He needs to ask his client about their budget. He doesn't say 'How much money?'. He smiles and says 'どの程度でございますか'. The client feels respected and answers happily.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'To what extent' in English or 'Dans quelle mesure' in French.

Word Web

程度どのくらいでございます規模量範囲

Desafío

Use this phrase in a roleplay with a partner acting as a client.

Review in 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days.

Pronunciación

Stress Flat

Pronounce clearly.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
どの程度でございますか。

どの程度でございますか。 (Asking about quantity)

Neutral
どの程度ですか。

どの程度ですか。 (Asking about quantity)

Informal
どれくらい？

どれくらい？ (Asking about quantity)

Jerga
どんくらい？

どんくらい？ (Asking about quantity)

Derived from classical Japanese honorifics. It evolved to serve the merchant class in the Edo period.

Edo:

Dato curioso

It is one of the most common phrases in customer service training.

Notas culturales

Politeness is a sign of respect for the client.

“ご予算はどの程度でございますか。”

Inicios de conversación

“

Ask your boss about the project timeline.

Errores comunes

✗

どの程度ですか？

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どの程度でございますか？

wrong register
While 'desu' is polite, 'de gozaimasu' is the required level for high-formality business settings.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

¿En qué medida?

Japanese requires specific honorific endings.

French moderate

Dans quelle mesure ?

Japanese verb conjugation is more complex.

German moderate

In welchem Ausmaß?

Japanese is more indirect.

Japanese Very Similar

どの程度でございますか

N/A

Arabic moderate

إلى أي مدى؟

Arabic uses different grammatical structures.

Chinese moderate

到什么程度？

Japanese uses Keigo.

Korean Very Similar

어느 정도입니까?

Japanese honorifics are slightly more rigid.

Portuguese moderate

Em que medida?

Japanese is more context-dependent.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2013)

“被害はどの程度でございますか。”

Business drama.

Fácil de confundir

どの程度でございますか vs どのくらい

Learners often use this in formal meetings.

Use 'どの程度' for business.

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

No, it is too formal.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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