Smith: Sumimasen, chiketto wa ikura desu ka?
すみません、チケットはいくらですか。Staff: Happyaku gojuu en desu.
850円(えん)です。Smith: Eigo no ōdio gaido wa arimasu ka?
英語(えいご)のオーディオガイドはありますか。Staff: Hai, arimasu. Hai douzo.
はい、あります。はい、どうぞ。Smith: Tokubetsu na tenji wa arimasu ka?
特別(とくべつ)な展示(てんじ)はありますか。Staff: Hai, ukiyo-e no tenrankai wo kaisai shiteimasu.
はい、浮世絵(うきよえ)の展覧会(てんらんかい)を開催(かいさい)しています。Smith: Hontou desu ka! Totemo kyoumi ga arimasu. Chiketto wo onegaishimasu.
本当ですか?とても興味(きょうみ)があります。チケットをおねがいします。
Smith: Excuse me, how much is the ticket?
Staff: It’s 850 yen.
Smith: Do you have an English audio guide?
Staff: Yes, we do. Here you go.
Smith: Is there any special exhibition?
Staff: Yes, we are holding an ukiyo-e exhibition.
Smith: Really! I’m very interested in that. One ticket, please.
This is the standard way to ask how much something costs in Japanese. It directly translates to "How much is it?"
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To ask if something is available, use [item] + はありますか. This phrase is commonly used in shops or places like museums.
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Use 〜に興味(きょうみ)があります (ni kyoumi ga arimasu) to say that you’re interested in something. This can be applied to topics, exhibitions, or objects.
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Use 〜をお願いします (wo onegaishimasu) to politely ask for something. This phrase is especially common when making purchases or requests.
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