JLPT N3 Intermediate
余程
「よほど」
To a great extent, considerably, or just about to.
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よっぽど colloquial
1 Adverb, Na-adjective, Noun
Very" / "To a great extent
Describes a degree considerably higher than normal, often used when inferring a cause from an observed effect.
Example
あんな 大きな 家 を 建てられる なんて 、 よほど の 金持ち に 違い ない 。
To be able to build a house that big, they must be *exceptionally* rich.
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2 Adverb
Almost" / "Just about to
Expresses that one came very close to doing something or felt a strong urge to do so.
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