Translation of Japanese word "いくら" to English
いくら
いくら
[ikura]
IPA: /ikɯɾa/
Meaning
determinerWhat amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
How to use
いくら (ikura) — 'how much (price)'. いくらですか？ — How much does it cost?
🇬🇧 English
how much (price)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: いくら
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いくら
Romaji Transcription: ikura
Example Sentences
いくらかお金を出しますか?
いくらかおかねをでますか?
How much money will you pay?
いくらか時間がかかります。
いくらかじかんがかかります。
It takes some time.
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Common phrases
- いくらですか？— How much is it?
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Frequency rank: #231 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "いくら" mean?▼
The Japanese word "いくら" means "how much (price)" in English.
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The word "いくら" is read as "いくら" (ikura). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when asking about price, etc.".
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