~ば~ほど JLPT N3
〜ba 〜hodo
Expresses 'the more ~, the more ~'; a proportional relationship between two phrases.
Formation
Verb-casual + ば + Verb-casual + ほど, い-Adjective + ば + い-Adjective + ほど, な-Adjective + であれば + な-Adjective + ほど
Explanation
The ~ば~ほど grammar point is used to express a proportional relationship between two phrases, meaning 'the more A, the more B'. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, or な-adjective.
Example sentences
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The earlier you wake up, the more time you have.
Hayaku okireba okiru hodo, jikan ga takusan aru.
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The more you practice, the more you will improve.
Renshuu sureba suru hodo, joutatsu shimasu.
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The more delicious the food is, the happier everyone will be.
Ryouri ga oishikereba oishii hodo, mina ga yorokobimasu.
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The better your Japanese is, the easier life in Japan will be.
Nihongo ga jouzu de areba jouzu na hodo, Nihon no seikatsu ga raku ni narimasu.