noun, adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. extent, degree, measure.

noun

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. limit, bounds.
  2. (span of) time.
  3. (a) distance.
  4. the state of, the status of, the condition of. As 〜のほど.

particle

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. about, around, approximately, or so.
  2. as much as ..., to the extent of ..., like ....
  3. the more ... the more .... Oft. as 〜ば...ほど.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
ほど
ほど