Japanese phrase
___はいくら必要ですか？ ___ wa i ku ra hitsu yō de su ka
Meaning
How much ___ is needed?
When to use it
Asks about the amount needed for a purpose. This polite question is common when planning a trip or checking a budget.
Example dialogue
旅行にはいくら必要ですか？ ryo kō ni wa i ku ra hitsu yō de su ka
How much money is needed for the trip?
10万円くらいです。 10 man en ku ra i de su
About 100,000 yen.