Japanese phrase
あとどのくらいかかりますか？ a to do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How much longer will it take?
When to use it
Asks how much more time something needs. This polite question is common when waiting for a service, a person, or an event, and it can sound more pressing as the wait gets longer.
Example dialogue
あとどのくらいかかりますか？ a to do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
How much longer will it take?
あと十分ほどです。 a to jip pun ho do de su
It will take about ten more minutes.