いくら

ikura
noun, adverb, interrogativeBeginner
informal

how much

この本はいくらですか?

How much is this book?

いくらでも食べられる

I can eat as much as I want

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Used to ask about price or quantity

informal

no matter how much

いくら頑張っても無理だ

No matter how hard I try, it's impossible

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Used to express futility or impossibility

food

salmon roe

寿司にいくらをのせた

I put salmon roe on the sushi

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A specific food term

Collocations

いくらかsome amountいくらでもas much as you want

Synonyms

Related Phrases

いくらでもいいphrase
any amount is fine

💡Pro Tip

Context is key

The meaning of 'いくら' changes dramatically based on context. Always pay attention to surrounding words and the situation.

📖Word Origin

From '幾ら' (how much) and 'いくら' (salmon roe) being homophones

📝Usage Notes

The meaning depends heavily on context. When asking about price, it's always 'how much'. When used with 'でも', it means 'no matter how much' or 'as much as you want'.

Word Breakdown

how
prefix
+
くら
much
root
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