ほどほど
ほどほど
adverb, na-adjective
in moderation; moderately
1.
in moderation; moderately; to a reasonable extent
Not going to extremes, keeping things balanced.
お酒はほどほどに。
Drink alcohol in moderation.
仕事もほどほどにして休んでね。
Don't overwork yourself, take breaks.
ほどほどの距離を保つ。
To maintain a moderate distance.
ほどほど comes from 程 (ほど) meaning "extent" or "degree."
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ほどほどに: in moderation (adverb)
- ほどほどの〜: moderate ~ (adjective)
- ほどほどにしておく: to keep it moderate
USAGE CONTEXTS:
- Advice about health (eating, drinking, working)
- Relationships (maintaining appropriate distance)
- Any situation where balance is important