どのくらい
dono kuraiinterrogative★Beginner— how much
formalinformal
Used to ask about quantity, amount, or degree of something
このプロジェクトはどのくらい時間がかかりますか？
How much time will this project take?
この薬はどのくらい効きますか？
How effective is this medicine?
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Can be used for both concrete quantities and abstract concepts like time, effectiveness, or intensity.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Question Formation
This phrase is typically used at the end of a question to ask about quantity or degree.
⚡Gold Rule
Polite Usage
In formal contexts, you can use どのくらいですか to make the question more polite.
📖Word Origin
Combination of どの (dono, 'which') and くらい (kurai, 'degree/extent')
📝Usage Notes
Often used in questions to ask about the extent or quantity of something. Can be replaced with どれくらい or どれほど in casual speech.
Word Breakdown
どの
which
interrogativeくらい
degree/extent
noun和英辞典