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ShoppingThursday 22 October 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 whenever you want to know the price of an item, and shopkeepers will appreciate your politeness in asking directly.

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