A1 Expression तटस्थ

これはいくらですか

Kore wa ikura desu ka

How much is this?

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this essential phrase to ask for the price of any item while shopping in Japan.

  • Means: How much is this?
  • Used in: Shops, markets, and tourist attractions.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use 'いくら' for counting people (use '何人').
Pointing finger + Item + 'How much?' = Successful purchase

Explanation at your level:

This is the most basic way to ask for a price. You use it when shopping to know how much money you need to pay.
At this level, you learn to replace 'kore' with specific nouns like 'kono hon' (this book) or 'sono baggu' (that bag) to be more precise in your shopping.
You can now combine this with other requests, such as 'Sumimasen, kore wa ikura desu ka? Sore to, are wa ikura desu ka?' to compare prices of multiple items.
You understand the nuances of register, choosing between 'ikura' and the more formal 'o-ikura' depending on the store's prestige and the level of service required.
You recognize the socio-pragmatic function of the phrase as a tool for managing interpersonal distance in a service encounter, ensuring the interaction remains harmonious.
You analyze the phrase within the context of Japanese 'keigo' (honorifics) and 'omotenashi' (hospitality), noting how the omission of the subject or the addition of 'o' reflects the speaker's social positioning.

मतलब

Asking the price of an item.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Prices are fixed. Do not haggle. Use 'sumimasen' to get attention.

💡

Politeness

Always add 'sumimasen' before the question to be polite.

मतलब

Asking the price of an item.

💡

Politeness

Always add 'sumimasen' before the question to be polite.

खुद को परखो

Which is the correct way to ask for a price?

___ はいくらですか？

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: これ

'Kore' means 'this', which is needed for asking the price of an object.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

Yes, for any physical item.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

これをお願いします

builds on

I'll take this.

🔗

お会計お願いします

similar

Check, please.

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

🏪

Convenience Store

You: すみません、これはいくらですか？

Clerk: それは150円です。

neutral
🎁

Souvenir Shop

You: このお土産はいくらですか？

Clerk: 1000円でございます。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'E-kura' as 'E-cash'—how much E-cash do I need?

Visual Association

Imagine holding a gold coin and pointing at a shiny apple while asking the shopkeeper.

Rhyme

For the price, don't be a bore, just ask 'Kore wa ikura?'

Story

You walk into a shop. You see a cool hat. You point at it. You say 'Kore wa ikura desu ka?' The clerk smiles and tells you the price. You buy it.

Word Web

いくらこれ値段買う店員お金

चैलेंज

Go to a store (or look at an online shop) and say the phrase out loud for 5 different items.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Cuánto cuesta esto?

Spanish verbs change based on the item's plurality (cuesta vs cuestan).

French high

Combien ça coûte ?

French requires the verb 'coûter' (to cost).

German moderate

Was kostet das?

German focuses on 'what' the cost is.

Japanese n/a

これはいくらですか？

Particles 'wa' and 'ka' are essential.

Arabic moderate

بكم هذا؟ (Bikam hadha?)

Arabic uses a prefix preposition rather than a standalone question word.

Easily Confused

これはいくらですか बनाम いくら (ikura) vs. 何人 (nannin)

Both involve 'how many', but one is for money, one for people.

Use 'ikura' for money, 'nannin' for people.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

Yes, for any physical item.

क्या यह मददगार था?

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