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ShoppingThursday 4 June 2026

これはいくらですか?

Pronunciation: Kore wa ikura desu ka?

Meaning: How much is this?

This is one of the most essential phrases for shopping in Japan; use it when pointing to an item to ask its price, and shop clerks will appreciate your effort to speak Japanese.

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