Japanese phrase
___はいくつですか？ ___ wa i ku tsu de su ka
Meaning
How many ___ are there?
When to use it
Asks how many items there are. It is a polite, neutral question used in shops, classrooms, and everyday conversations when the type of item is clear.
Example dialogue
りんごはいくつですか？ ri n go wa i ku tsu de su ka
How many apples are there?
三つです。 mit tsu de su
There are three.