How to Say “How Much?” in Japanese: A Complete Guide

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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 _____?_____ いくらです
_____ はなんえんです
_____ 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.”

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.”
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