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How to say “How long does it take on foot?” in Japanese

あるいて どのくらい かかりますか

Aruite dono kurai kakarimasu ka

normal / slow

Word-by-word breakdown

  • あるいてaruiteby walking
  • どのくらいdono kuraiabout how much
  • かかりますかkakarimasu kadoes it take?

Usage & culture tip

Locals usually reply in minutes (e.g. 'Go-fun' = 5 min, 'Juppun' = 10 min).

Good for: Asking for and understanding directions to places.

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