Meanings and Usage of ほど
- "ほど" is used to express a degree or limit.
- "ほど" is also used for comparisons, in the form of "not as...as" or "not as...".
- "ほど" can also express conditions. This is often used in the form of "...enough to do something".
ほど is used to express a degree or limit.
Sentence Structure Pattern
- Verb + ほど
- [い]Adjective + ほど
- [な]Adjective + な + ほど
- Noun + ほど
When "ほど" is used to indicate a degree or limit.
Japanese
三杯ほどビールを飲んだ。
English
He drank about three glasses of beer.
Japanese
この部屋は10畳ほどです。
English
This room is about 10 tatami mats in size.
ほど is also used for comparisons
Sentence Structure Pattern
- [ Noun ] + ほど
Japanese
彼は私ほど早く走れない。
English
He can't run as fast as me.
Japanese
この寿司はあそこほど美味しくない。
English
This sushi is not as delicious as that place.
Japanese
アメリカの夏は日本ほど暑くない。
English
The summer in America is not as hot as in Japan.
ほど can also express conditions.
This is often used in the form of "...enough to do something".
Sentence Structure Pattern
- Verb(る) + ほど
Japanese
勉強すればするほど、賢くなる。
English
The more you study, the smarter you become.
Japanese
この本は読むほど面白い。
English
The more you read this book, the more interesting it gets.