程度

• Reading: ていど
• Romaji: teido
• Kanji breakdown: 程 (tei/hodo) — extent, degree; 度 (do/tabi) — degree, time, measure
• Pronunciation: /teː.do/

Meaning

Degree; amount; grade; standard. Also used after numbers to mean 'about' or 'approximately'.

A noun and suffix with two main uses. As a noun, it describes the degree or extent of something (e.g., 程度が高い). As a suffix after quantities, it means 'about' or 'approximately' (e.g., 三十分程度). Very versatile and used frequently in both spoken and written Japanese.

Examples

1. どの程度日本語が話せますか。 To what degree can you speak Japanese?
2. 会議は一時間程度で終わる予定です。 The meeting is expected to end in about an hour.
3. 痛みの程度を教えてください。 Please tell me the level of pain.

Usage Guide

Context: questions, estimates, medical

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Combines 程 (extent/degree) and 度 (degree/measure). Both kanji relate to measurement, together emphasising the concept of degree or extent.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal