How much? And how do I pay?
By the end you'll ask about prices and handle payment in shops and restaurants.
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いくらですか?
ikura desu ka?
The essential price question. Point and ask, works everywhere.
Use when asking the price of an item at any shop, market, or restaurant
これ、いくらですか?
kore, ikura desu ka?
How much is this?
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カードは使えますか?
kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?
Before you even try to pay, check if they take cards. Not all places do.
Use when asking if a shop or restaurant accepts credit cards
カードは使えますか?
kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?
Can I use a card?
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おつり
otsuri
Change, when you pay cash and they give you coins back. Good to know the word.
Use when receiving change after cash payment, understanding when cashier mentions change
おつりです。
otsuri desu.
Here's your change.
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