～ほど
hodo
To the extent that; so much that
Formation 接続
Plain verb clause + ほど; N + ほど; い-adjective + ほど; な-adjective + なほど
Explanation 説明
Uses an action, state or comparison as a measure of degree. The following clause describes an intensity such as being unable to move or concentrate.
Examples 例文
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好きな子に振られて、死ぬほど辛い。
Being rejected by the person I like hurts so much I feel I could die.
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さっきの地震は立っていられないほど大きかった。
The earthquake just now was so strong that I could not stand.
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オークションでは、びっくりするほどの値段がつけられた。
The item fetched a surprisingly high price at auction.
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昨日はお腹いっぱいで、動けなくなるほど食べました。
Yesterday, I ate so much that I could not move.
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今、家の近くで工事をしていて、集中できないほどうるさいです
There is construction near my house now, and it is so noisy that I cannot concentrate.
How related patterns differ 比較
くらい/ぐらい can express an approximate amount or degree. ほど often highlights degree or comparison, and ほど～はない can express that nothing compares. あまりにも emphasizes an excessive degree rather than an approximation.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ほど | To the extent that; so much that | 好きな子に振られて、死ぬほど辛い。 Being rejected by the person I like hurts so much I feel I could die. |
| ～ば～ほど | The more, the more | A「どんな家に住みたいですか？」 A: What kind of house would you like to live in? |
| ～は～くらいです | About; approximately; to the extent of | 駅までの距離は二キロくらいです。 The station is about two kilometers away. |
| ～ぐらい | Approximately; to the extent that; at least | 会議は三十分ぐらいで終わります。 The meeting will finish in about thirty minutes. |
| ～せいぜい | At most; at best; to the extent possible | この箱に入る本は、せいぜい十冊です。 This box can hold ten books at most. |
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