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くらい・ぐらいAbout; approximatelyN5

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くらい・ぐらい・ば～ほど・ほど～ない・くらい・ほど・くらい～はない・ほど～はない・と同おなじくらいForm family

Approximation, degree, and comparison on a shared scaleThese forms all place something on a scale, but the complete frame tells you what the scale is doing. It may give a rough number, illustrate an extreme degree, compare two levels, rank something as unmatched, or show two variables changing together. Read beyond くらい or ほど: the surrounding frame, not the particle alone, selects the meaning.6 points · N5–N3

より・のほうが・一いち番ばん・どちらが・ほど～ない・に比くらべて・と同おなじで・と違ちがって・と同おなじくらいSystem guide

Building comparisons, superlatives, and equality statementsStart by deciding what kind of comparison you are making. Are you comparing two items, choosing the highest member of a group, saying that one falls short, claiming that something has no equal, or describing sameness? Then name the scale—price, speed, size, frequency, preference, or another quality. The comparison form organizes the items; the final description supplies the actual direction.10 points · N5–N3

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