いかが
ikaga
Polite
Common
N4
expression
Translations
1.
how
2.
how about
Notes
The expression 'いかが' is often used in polite contexts to inquire about someone's opinion or to offer something. It is more formal than 'どう' which can be used in similar contexts but is less formal.
Tags
Examples
お茶はいかがですか？
Ocha wa ikaga desu ka?
How about some tea?
この映画はいかがでしたか？
Kono eiga wa ikaga deshita ka?
How was this movie?
いかがなさいますか？
Ikaga nasaimasu ka?
What would you like to do?