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ShoppingWednesday 2 September 2026

これはいくらですか?

Pronunciation: Kore wa ikura desu ka?

Meaning: How much is this?

This is the most essential phrase for any shopper in Japan—use it when pointing at an item to ask its price, and shopkeepers will appreciate your politeness in using the formal question form.

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