ほど

(Hodo)

Indicates a degree or that something is not as much as a certain comparison point.

Connection rules

今年ことしの冬ふゆは去年きょねんほど寒さむくないですね。

Kotoshi no fuyu ha kyonen hodo samuku nai desu ne.

This winter is not as cold as last year.

「Checking the weather report」

彼女かのじょほど優やさしい人ひとはいないと思おもいます。

Kanojo hodo yasashii hito ha i nai to omoi masu.

I think there is no person as kind as her.

「Admiring a friend」