How to Say ‘How much; how long; about how many’ in Japanese
どのくらい
dono kurai
[doh-noh koo-rah-ee]
💬 Usage Tip: [どのくらい] is a flexible question phrase meaning "how much/how many/about how long." Context decides the exact meaning.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a great survival phrase because it works in kitchens, shops, trains, and daily life.
Phrase Breakdown
どの
dono
[doh-noh]
which; what kind of
In どのくらい, どの helps ask about degree or amount.
どのくらい入れますか。
About how much do you put in?
くらい
kurai
[koo-rah-ee]
about; approximately; extent
In this phrase, it helps ask about how much, how big, or to what extent.
一人分はどのくらいですか。
How much is one serving?
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