Japanese phrase
どのくらい待ちますか？ do no ku ra i ma chi ma su ka
Meaning
How long will we have to wait?
When to use it
Asks how long the wait will be. It is a polite everyday question used when waiting for service, transportation, or an appointment.
Example dialogue
どのくらい待ちますか？ do no ku ra i ma chi ma su ka
How long will we have to wait?
三十分ほどです。 san jip pun ho do de su
About thirty minutes.