A は B ほど~ありません

A wa B hodo ~ arimasen

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Formation

A は B ほど Verb/adjective ありません

Express that A is not as much as B; 'not as... as', 'not... to the extent of'.

When to use

'A is not as ~ as B': ほど always takes a negative predicate.

Explanation

The は B ほど~ありません grammar point is used to express that A is not as much as B or not to the same extent as B, emphasizing the difference. It can be translated as 'not as... as' or 'not... to the extent of' in English.

Example sentences

Other forms

Comparison (More Than / Which / The Most)

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