How do I ask for the price of an item in Japanese

Must-Know Japanese Phrases for Shopping in Japan: How do I ask for the price of an item in Japanese

To ask for the price of an item in Japanese, you can use the following phrases:

いくらですか？ (Ikura desu ka?)
This is a simple and polite way to ask, “How much is it?” It can be used when the context makes it clear what you’re referring to¹^{, 5}^{, 6}.
これはいくらですか？ (Kore wa ikura desu ka?)
This translates to “How much is this?” and is used when pointing to or holding a specific item²^{, 7}.
おいくらですか？ (Oikura desu ka?)
This is a more formal and respectful way to ask the price, often used in polite settings⁶.

These phrases are appropriate for most shopping situations in Japan.

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