テイ, ほど, ほど, ほと

extent, degree, law, formula, distance, limits, amount

JLPT3 G5 S12 F514

As per # (extend) + grain/rice → extensive ears of grain → *standard* length (of plants) → *extent*; *distance*; *measure*; *limit*; *certain degree of time*; *about*; *to the point/extent that* (← standard length).

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