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程
Degree, Extent
ほど (hodo)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word 程 is often used after numbers to mean 'about' or 'approximately,' such as 一時間ほど ('about one hour'). It's an essential everyday expression.
Memory Trick
Imagine filling a measuring cup to a certain LEVEL. That amount shows the DEGREE or EXTENT of something.
Readings
Onyomi: テイ (tei)
Kunyomi: ほど (hodo)
Example Words
程度
ていど (teido)
Degree, Level
程
ほど (hodo)
About, Approximately
日程
にってい (nittei)
Schedule
工程
こうてい (koutei)
Process
Example Sentence
駅まで 十分ほど 歩きます。
えきまで じゅっぷんほど あるきます。
eki made juppun hodo arukimasu
It's about a ten-minute walk to the station.