〜ほど
Formation
N3
Variations
程
Meaning
To the extent that / so much that. Shows the degree of an action or state using an example.
Examples
目が覚める程驚いた。
I was so surprised that I woke up.
涙が出るほど嬉しかった。
I was so happy that I cried.
彼女は忘れられないほど美しい。
She is so beautiful that I can't forget her.
この問題は子供でも解けるほど簡単だ。
This problem is so simple that even a child can solve it.
怖いほど静かだ。
It's so quiet that it's scary.
嫌なほど暑い。
It's so hot that it's unpleasant.
山程宿題がある。
I have a mountain of homework.