〜ほどだ

N2

to the extent that ~

Structure

Plain + ほどだ

Explanation

「〜ほどだ」 means "to the extent that ~". Structure: Plain + ほどだ. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

me ga tsukareru hodo haji o kakunin shimashita.

I checked the grip so much that my eyes got tired.

me ga tsukareru hodo sonshou o kakunin shimashita.

I checked the damage so much that my eyes got tired.

me ga tsukareru hodo mihon o kakunin shimashita.

I checked the sample so much that my eyes got tired.

me ga tsukareru hodo chousetsu o kakunin shimashita.

I checked the adjustment so much that my eyes got tired.

me ga tsukareru hodo keiyakusho o kakunin shimashita.

I checked the contract document so much that my eyes got tired.

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