ほど

also 程

1. noun, adverb, usually in kana extent; degree; measure
2. noun, usually in kana limit; bounds
3. usually in kana (span of) time
4. usually in kana (a) distance
5. usually in kana, as 〜のほど the state of; the status of; the condition of
6. particle, usually in kana about; around; approximately; or so
7. usually in kana as much as ...; to the extent of ...; like ...
8. usually in kana, oft. as 〜ば...ほど the more ... the more ...