〜ほど expresses degree or extent - "so much that" or "to the point of."
I am so tired I could die.
Also used for approximate amounts and negative comparisons (ほど〜ない).
Verb + ほど = to the extent of V-ing
- 泣くほど嬉しい (so happy I could cry)
A ほど B はない = nothing is as B as A
- 健康ほど大切なものはない (nothing is more important than health)
Approximate quantity
- 10分ほど待ってください (wait about 10 minutes)
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