いかが

いかが is the polite form of どう, used to ask about conditions or make offers in formal situations.

Similar words

• いかが: how (polite/formal)
• どう: how (neutral/casual)

Common patterns

• 〜はいかがですか: Would you like ~? (offering)
• いかがでしょうか: How would this be? (suggestion)
• ご気分(きぶん)はいかがですか: How are you feeling?
• ご調子(ちょうし)はいかがですか: How are things?

Usage

いかが is commonly used by service staff, in business settings, and when speaking to customers or superiors. It sounds more refined than どう.

Watch out

Using いかが in casual conversation may sound stiff or overly formal. Use どう with friends and family.