いくら
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Used to inquire about price, cost, or monetary value. It typically stands alone in questions like 『いくらですか？』 (ikura desu ka?, 'How much is it?') and does not require a counter for money.
Theme
In a café, User and their coworker Yuta are looking at the menu and discussing prices for drinks.
いくら
いくら
how much (for price or cost)
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine shopping and asking, 'How much is this?' — you say 『いくら？』 (ikura, 'how much?'). It sounds like 'eek, you're a' — as in 'eek, you're asking for a price!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『いくら』 (ikura, 'how much') is essential for shopping and transactions. It's polite to use it with 『ですか？』 (desu ka?, 'is it?') as in 『いくらですか？』 (ikura desu ka?, 'How much is it?'), especially in stores or markets.
Forms
Base: いくらUsed to inquire about price, cost, or monetary value. It typically stands alone in questions like 『いくらですか？』 (ikura desu ka?, 'How much is it?') and does not require a counter for money.