どのくらい

donokurai
Common N5 expression

Translations

1. how much
2. how long

Notes

This expression is commonly used in questions to inquire about quantity or duration. It is versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as time, money, distance, etc.

Examples

どのくらい時間じかんがかかりますか?

Donokurai jikan ga kakarimasu ka?

How long will it take?

どのくらいおかね必要ひつようですか?

Donokurai okane ga hitsuyou desu ka?

How much money is needed?

どのくらい日本語にほんご勉強べんきょうしていますか?

Donokurai nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu ka?

How long have you been studying Japanese?