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JLPT N3 Grammar Point: (〜ば)〜ほど・(〜なら)〜ほど・〜ほど

JLPT N3

This JLPT N3 grammar point explains how to use (〜ば)〜ほど・(〜なら)〜ほど・〜ほど correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Expresses that the more one thing happens, the more another thing happens, or the greater one condition is, the greater another becomes.

Usage

Used to show a proportional relationship between two things or situations. Often used for changes, trends, or intensities.

Formation

Attach to the conditional form of verbs and adjectives, or directly to nouns followed by ほど.

Examples

経験を積めば積むほど、自信がついてくる。

けいけんをつめばつむほど、じしんがついてくる。

The more experience you gain, the more confident you become.

この料理はゆっくり煮込むほど、味が深くなる。

このりょうりはゆっくりにこむほど、あじがふかくなる。

The more slowly you simmer this dish, the richer the flavor becomes.

山は登れば登るほど、景色が美しくなる。

やまはのぼればのぼるほど、けしきがうつくしくなる。

The higher you climb the mountain, the more beautiful the view becomes.

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