指示・疑問N5
どのぐらい・どれぐらい
about how much / how long
Structure
どのぐらい/どれぐらい + V + か
Explanation
Asks about approximate amount, time, distance, or degree. どのぐらい is more common. Answer with specific number + ぐらい.
Examples
ここから駅までどのぐらいですか。
About how far is it from here to the station?
日本語をどのぐらい勉強しましたか。
About how long have you studied Japanese?
Note
どのぐらい and どれぐらい have the same meaning and are interchangeable. Answers often use 〜ぐらい/〜くらい.