ほど…
About (approximately)
JLPT
N3
Structure
Quantity word + ほど
Meaning
Follows words indicating quantities to express an approximate, rough amount.
It can be used to indicate an approximate length of time, number of days, etc., but cannot be used for points in time, dates, etc., i.e., time quantities without duration.
With the meaning of approximate quantity, it can be replaced with 「くらい」、「ぐらい」.
It can be used to indicate an approximate length of time, number of days, etc., but cannot be used for points in time, dates, etc., i.e., time quantities without duration.
With the meaning of approximate quantity, it can be replaced with 「くらい」、「ぐらい」.
準備
には
二日
ほどかかります
。
It will take about two days to prepare.
小論
を
完成
するまでに
5
時間
ほどかかります
。
It will take approximately 5 hours to complete the essay.
砂糖
を
100
グラム
ほど
入
れてください
。
Add about 100 grams of sugar.
