ほど
(Hodo)
Indicates a degree or that something is not as much as a certain comparison point.
Connection rules
- +Noun + ほど + Negative verb/adjective
- +Noun + ほど〜はない
Examples
1.
今年の冬は去年ほど寒くないですね。

Kotoshi no fuyu ha kyonen hodo samuku nai desu ne.
This winter is not as cold as last year.
「Checking the weather report」
2.
彼女ほど優しい人はいないと思います。

Kanojo hodo yasashii hito ha i nai to omoi masu.
I think there is no person as kind as her.
「Admiring a friend」
Practice
It is not as hot today as it was yesterday.
今日は___から、過ごしやすいですね。
Romaji also accepted