Japanese phrase
どれくらいかかりますか？ do re ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How long does it take?
When to use it
Asks how much time something requires. It is a common and polite question about the time needed for travel, tasks, or services.
Example dialogue
駅までどれくらいかかりますか？ eki ma de do re ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
How long does it take to get to the station?
歩いて十分ほどです。 aru i te jip pun ho do de su
It takes about ten minutes on foot.