いくら
ikuranoun, adverb, interrogative★Beginner
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
い
how
prefixくら
much
root和英辞典