Japanese phrase
___の所要時間はどのくらいですか？ ___ no sho yō ji kan wa do no ku ra i de su ka
Meaning
How long does ___ take?
When to use it
Asks how much time something requires. It is a polite, neutral question used in daily conversation, travel, and workplace settings.
Example dialogue
駅までの所要時間はどのくらいですか？ eki ma de no sho yō ji kan wa do no ku ra i de su ka
How long does it take to get to the station?
電車で三十分ほどです。 den sha de san jip pun ho do de su
It takes about thirty minutes by train.