〜ほど
to the extent of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜ほど” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ほど」 means "to the extent of ~". Structure: Noun/Verb + ほど. This is a JLPT N3 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1今日は昨日ほど利用が多くないです。
きょう は きのう ほど りよう が おおくない です。
kyou wa kinou hodo riyou ga ookunai desu.
Today there is not as much use as yesterday.
Everyday life
Example 2今日は昨日ほど指導が多くないです。
きょう は きのう ほど しどう が おおくない です。
kyou wa kinou hodo shidou ga ookunai desu.
Today there is not as much guidance as yesterday.
Everyday life
Example 3今日は昨日ほど記録が多くないです。
きょう は きのう ほど きろく が おおくない です。
kyou wa kinou hodo kiroku ga ookunai desu.
Today there is not as much record as yesterday.
Everyday life
Example 4今日は昨日ほど配送が多くないです。
きょう は きのう ほど はいそう が おおくない です。
kyou wa kinou hodo haisou ga ookunai desu.
Today there is not as much shipping as yesterday.
Everyday life
Example 5今日は昨日ほど通訳が多くないです。
きょう は きのう ほど つうやく が おおくない です。
kyou wa kinou hodo tsuuyaku ga ookunai desu.
Today there is not as much interpretation as yesterday.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Today there is not as much use as yesterday.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ほど.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.