Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: "There is nothing more B than A" — a softer superlative.
- Form and connection: [Noun] ほど…ない / ほど…はない
- Nuance in real use: The gentlest "most" in Japanese—not "A is the best" but "nothing surpasses A."
Form and connection
Core Explanation
"There is nothing more B than A" — a softer superlative.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] ほど…ない / ほど…はないShow answer
There is nothing more important than family.Show answer
健康けんこうほど大事だいじなものはない。 ([Noun] ほど…ない / ほど…はない)Continue learning
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