〜N + ほど
- Pattern
- 〜N + ほど
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- ほど
- Meaning
- About; approximately; to the extent of N
- Attaches to
- Noun, numerical quantity
- Nuance & register
Indicates an approximate amount, degree, or extent. When used with a noun, it can also suggest 'as much as' or 'to the degree of'.
- Example
毎日３時間ほど日本語を勉強しています。
- Easily confused with
「〜ぐらい」 (similar for approximation) vs. 「〜ほど」 (can imply a deeper degree or a more precise approximation, and also used in comparisons like
〜ほど〜ない). This entry focuses on the approximation usage.