Translation of Japanese word "ほどほど" to English
ほどほど
ほどほど
[hodohodo]
IPA: /ho-do-ho-do/
Meaning
VerbIn a moderate manner.
How to use
ほどほど (hodohodo) — 'moderately / in moderation / within bounds'. お酒はほどほどに — drink in moderation. ほどほどの価格 — moderate price.
🇬🇧 English
moderately / in moderation
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ほどほど
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほどほど
Romaji Transcription: hodohodo
Example Sentences
ほどほど酒を飲みましょう。
ほどほどさけをのみましょう。
Let's drink moderately.
ほどほど時間を取るようにしましょう。
ほどほどじかんをとるようにしましょう。
Let's take time moderately.
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What does the Japanese word "ほどほど" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ほどほど" means "moderately / in moderation" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Avoids excessive behavior.".
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