程(ほど)

ほど
particle, noun
degree, extent; about
1. degree, extent
Indicates the degree or extent of something, often used in comparisons.
彼(かれ)ほど上手(じょうず)な人(ひと)はいない。
There's no one as skilled as him.
Comparison pattern
泣(な)きたいほど嬉(うれ)しい。
I'm so happy I could cry.
Extent pattern
練習(れんしゅう)すればするほど上手(じょうず)になる。
The more you practice, the better you get.
〜ば〜ほど pattern
2. about, approximately
Indicates an approximate quantity or amount.
1時間(じかん)ほど待(ま)ちました。
I waited about one hour.
Approximate quantity
3日(にち)ほどかかります。
It takes about three days.
100人(にん)ほど集(あつ)まった。
About 100 people gathered.

程(ほど) is a versatile word used for degree and approximation.

KEY PATTERNS:

1. Comparison (〜ほど〜ない):

  • 彼(かれ)ほど速(はや)くない: not as fast as him

2. Proportional (〜ば〜ほど):

  • 練習(れんしゅう)すればするほど: the more you practice

3. Approximate amount:

  • 3日(にち)ほど: about 3 days

4. To the extent (〜ほど):

  • 泣(な)きたいほど嬉(うれ)しい: so happy I could cry

Note: ほど often softens statements compared to より.

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Added 2026.1.9 21:36 · Revised 2026.3.15 11:58
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