～ほど～ JLPT N3 Neutral
〜hodo〜
Expresses the degree or extent; 'about', 'to the extent', 'as much as'.
"To the extent of/as much as" - a comparative degree marker, a distinct construction from くらい/ぐらい but the same approximate-degree idea.
Formation
Verb-casual + ほど, い-Adjective + ほど, な-Adjective + ほど, Noun + ほど
Explanation
The ～ほど grammar point is used to express the degree or extent of something. It can be translated as 'about', 'to the extent', or 'as much as' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
Example sentences
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She cannot run as fast as me.
Kanojo wa watashi hodo hayaku hashiru koto ga dekimasen.
このケーキはあのケーキほど美味しくない。
This cake is not as delicious as that cake.
Kono keeki wa ano keeki hodo oishikunai.
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There is no country with as distinct seasons as Japan.
Nihon hodo shiki ga hakkiri shite iru kuni wa nai.
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Tokyo does not have as many people as Osaka.
Toukyou wa Oosaka hodo hito ga ookunai.
Approximation (About / Approximately)
- Noun ぐらい～ JLPT N5
- Noun くらい～ JLPT N5
- Noun ごろ～ JLPT N5
- だいたい〜 JLPT N5
- Noun といったところだ JLPT N1