余程

よほど

very, much, to a large extent, quite

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning of

is an adverb meaning 'very,' 'much,' or 'to a large extent.' It is used to emphasize the degree of something.

Usage

It often appears in comparisons or descriptions to highlight a significant difference or degree.

Common Contexts

  • Comparing difficulty, temperature, progress, etc.

Collocations

Notes

This word is somewhat formal and more common in written Chinese than in casual speech.

Example Sentences

This exam is much harder than I imagined.

His progress is quite obvious.

The weather is much colder than yesterday.