Japanese phrase
___でどのくらいかかりますか？ ___ de do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How long does it take by ___?
When to use it
Asks about the time needed for a trip or activity. This polite wording works well when discussing travel time, tasks, or plans in daily conversation.
Example dialogue
学校までバスでどのくらいかかりますか？ gak kō ma de ba su de do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
How long does it take by bus to get to school?
二十分くらいです。 ni jip pun ku ra i de su
It takes about twenty minutes.