これほど

adverb

this much, to this extent

1. this much, to this extent, to this degree

Indicates a degree or extent that is being pointed to or emphasized. Often used with surprise, admiration, or emphasis to highlight that something is remarkable in its degree.

これほど美(うつく)しい景色(けしき)は初(はじ)めてだ。

This is the first time I've seen scenery this beautiful.

これほど難(むずか)しいとは思(おも)わなかった。

I didn't think it would be this difficult.

これほど多(おお)くの人(ひと)が集(あつ)まるとは予想(よそう)していなかった。

I hadn't expected this many people to gather.

Usage

Often appears in patterns expressing surprise or emphasis: これほど〜とは思(おも)わなかった (I didn't think it would be this...), これほど〜は初(はじ)めてだ (this is the first time something is this...). Tends toward written or slightly formal style.

Related words

それほど: to that extent
あれほど: to that extent (with nuance of emphasis or reproach, as in "I told you that much")
どれほど: to what extent, how much

Common patterns

これほど〜とは: expressing surprise at the degree
これほど〜のは初(はじ)めて: first time at this level
これほどまでに: to this extent (emphatic)

Related Words

Related: それほど (to that extent)

Related: あれほど (to that extent)

Related: どれほど (to what extent, how much)

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Added 2026.3.20 10:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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