“How long does it take” in Japanese is どのくらいかかりますか, pronounced dono kurai kakarimasu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 11 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
かかる means “to take (time or money)”. Add the means: 歩いて (on foot), 電車で (by train).
Example sentences
- 駅まで歩いてどのくらいかかりますか。えきまであるいてどのくらいかかりますか。How long does it take to walk to the station?
- 電車で三十分ぐらいです。でんしゃでさんじゅっぷんぐらいです。About thirty minutes by train.
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How do you say How long does it take in Japanese?
How long does it take in Japanese is どのくらいかかりますか, pronounced “dono kurai kakarimasu ka”.