Japanese phrase
今どのくらい待ちますか？ ima do no ku ra i ma chi ma su ka
Meaning
How long is the wait right now?
When to use it
Asks about the expected waiting time at the moment. The polite wording suits questions asked at stations, airports, and other service counters.
Example dialogue
この列は長いですね。 ko no retsu wa naga i de su ne
This line is long.
はい、今どのくらい待ちますか？ ha i ima do no ku ra i ma chi ma su ka
Yes, how long is the wait right now?