どれくらい
dore kuraiadverb★Beginner— how much
informal
Used to ask about quantity, amount, or degree of something
このプロジェクトはどれくらい時間がかかりますか？
How much time will this project take?
この料理はどれくらい辛いですか？
How spicy is this dish?
💡
Can be used to ask about physical quantities, time, intensity, or degree of an abstract concept.
💡Pro Tip
Question Formation
Always used in questions to ask about quantity or degree.
📖Word Origin
Combination of どれ (which) and くらい (degree/extent)
📝Usage Notes
Often used in questions to ask about quantities or degrees. Can be replaced with どのくらい without changing the meaning.
Word Breakdown
どれ
which
interrogativeくらい
degree/extent
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