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ほど〜はない

Nothing is as ~ as / No ~ is more ~ than

Used to express the strongest degree (superlative) by saying that nothing exceeds that standard.

N3

Meaning

Nothing is as ~ as / No ~ is more ~ than

Used to express the strongest degree (superlative) by saying that nothing exceeds that standard.

Formation

Noun + ほど + Noun + はない
Noun + ほど + Adjective + ものはない

Explanation

「ほど〜はない」 expresses that something is the highest or most extreme example.

Key nuance:

  • Strong comparison (superlative)

  • Emphasizes that nothing surpasses it

  • Often expresses emotion or evaluation

  • Frequently used in written and spoken Japanese

    Core Concept

    A ほど B はない
    → Nothing is more B than A

    It means A is the most B.