どれぐらい
どれぐらい
expression
how much; how long; to what extent
1.
how much; how many; to what extent
Used to ask about quantity, degree, or extent of something.
A very common interrogative expression used in everyday conversation to ask about quantity, degree, distance, or duration. Also written as どれくらい (without the voiced mark). The two forms are interchangeable, though どのくらい is slightly more formal.
Similar words
- どのくらい: same meaning, slightly more formal
- どのぐらい: same meaning, alternative form
- どれだけ: emphasizes extent or degree, often with an emotional nuance ("how much" with a sense of emphasis)
- いくら: specifically asks about price or monetary amount
- いくつ: asks about countable quantity or age
Usage
Often used with かかる (to take/cost) to ask about time or expense. Can be used with any measurable quality including distance, temperature, weight, and abstract concepts like difficulty.