Quick answer
程 is the kanji for "Degree". The most common reading is ほど (hodo). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Degree
Also : Law · Extent · Limits · Amount
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 程 represents 'EXTENT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of extent.
On-reading: てい — remember this sound by associating it with extent. Kun-reading: ほど.
Example Sentences
仕事の進捗は予定の程度には達しているようです。
しごとのしんちょくはよていのていどにはたっしているようです。
Work progress seems to have reached the planned level.
ある程度の知識が必要です。
あるていどのちしきがひつようです。
A certain level of knowledge is necessary.
Vocabulary using 程
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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