Japanese phrase
___はどのくらいかかりますか？ ___ wa do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How long does ___ take?
When to use it
Asks how long something will take. This polite question is common when checking the time needed for a task, service, trip, or delivery.
Example dialogue
修理はどのくらいかかりますか？ shū ri wa do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
How long will the repair take?
三日ほどです。 mik ka ho do de su
It will take about three days.