おいくつ
oikutsu
Polite
Translations
1.
how old
2.
how many
Notes
The term 'おいくつ' is a polite way to inquire about someone's age or quantity. It is often used in formal settings or when speaking to someone of higher status or someone you are not familiar with.
Tags
#politeness
#age
#questions
Examples
おいくつですか？
Oikutsu desu ka?
How old are you?
おいくつの子供がいますか？
Oikutsu no kodomo ga imasu ka?
How many children do you have?