Knowing how to ask “how much?” in Japanese is essential when shopping, dining, or negotiating prices. In this guide, we’ll explore various ways to ask about prices, along with vocabulary related to costs and practical examples to help you navigate conversations in Japanese. Let’s get started on enhancing your communication skills!
How much・いくら (ikura)
“いくら” (ikura) and “なんえん” (nan en) can be used to ask about prices in Japanese. nan en means “what yen” (literally)
| How much is _____? | _____ はいくらですか _____ はなんえんですか | _____ wa ikura desuka _____ wa nan en desuka |
| This | これ | kore |
| That | あれ | are |
| This bag・This pen | このかばん・このペン | kono kaban・kono pen |
| That bag・That pen | あのかばん・あのペン | ano kaban・ano pen |
| It’s _____ yen | _____ えんです | _____ en desu |
すみません、これはいくらですか？ (sumimasen, kore wa ikura desu ka)
English: Excuse me, how much is this?
1. これ (kore)
- Meaning: “this” (referring to an object)
- Usage: “Kore” is a pronoun used to indicate a specific item that is close to the speaker. It stands alone and can be used as a subject or object in a sentence.
- Example:
- これはほんです。 (Kore wa hon desu.)
“This is a book.”
- これはほんです。 (Kore wa hon desu.)
2. この (kono)
- Meaning: “this” (modifying a noun)
- Usage: “Kono” is a demonstrative adjective that is used to modify a noun. It precedes a noun to specify which one you are talking about.
- Example:
- このほんはおもしろいです。 (Kono hon wa omoshiroi desu.)
“This book is interesting.”
- このほんはおもしろいです。 (Kono hon wa omoshiroi desu.)
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