N4
N4grammar
〜ば〜ほど
〜ば〜ほど
The more... the more... (expresses proportional relationship).
Verb (conditional form) + ば + Verb (dictionary form) + ほど
〜ば〜ほど
- Pattern: 〜ば〜ほど
- Structure: Verb (conditional form) + ば + Verb (dictionary form) + ほど
- JLPT level: N4
How To Use It
Focus on the connection pattern first, then make one sentence about your own life. Check particles carefully before memorizing.
Examples
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