いくら

Definition

Used to ask the price of something. An essential phrase for shopping, and one of the first expressions learners use in practical situations.

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Etymology

'いくら' (ikura) likely derives from the native Japanese word stemming from the interrogative 'いくら' meaning 'how much,' using the morpheme 'い' which denotes a sense of questioning.

How & Where It’s Used

'いくら' (ikura) is used in informal spoken and written contexts, especially in situations related to prices. It is common in markets, shops, and casual discussions about cost.

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