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03課 〜と比べて・〜がいちばん 教科書 p.22
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03課

〜くらいだ/〜ほどだ

教科書 p.22
接続:V・A・N + くらい/ほどだ
to the extent. Use a specific level or example for emphasis.
注意 / Note:Check the subject, tense and tone of both clauses; Avoid translating word for word from Vietnamese.
比較 / Compare:Compare with similar samples in the same article to choose according to nuance and connection. Same 課: 〜くらい〜はない/〜くらいなら/〜ぐらいなら/〜に限る — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
立っていられないほど疲れました。
I was so tired that I couldn't stand.
声が出ないくらい驚きました。
I was so surprised that I was speechless.
毎日食べたいほど好きです。
I like it so much that I want to eat it every day.

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