JLPT N3 Intermediate
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「ほど」
Indicates extent, degree, or approximation.
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ほど very commonly written in hiragana
1 Particle
"To the extent that..." / "So... that..."
Illustrates the extreme degree of a condition by equating it to a specific, often hyperbolic, consequence.
Example
昨日 は 死ぬ ほど 疲れました 。
I was so tired yesterday I could have died. (Literally: I was tired to the extent of dying.)
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2 Particle
"About" / "Approximately"
Indicates an approximate quantity or extent, often implying an upper limit or specific boundary.
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3 Grammar Pattern
"Not as... as..."
Marks the standard of comparison in a negative sentence to indicate the subject falls short of that specific level.
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4 Grammar Pattern
"The more... the more..."
Establishes a direct correlation where the progression of one action intensifies the resulting state.
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