～ば～ほど (〜ba 〜hodo)
Explanation
Expresses 'the more ~, the more ~'; a proportional relationship between two phrases.
Formation
Verb-casual + ば + Verb-casual + ほど, い-Adjective + ば + い-Adjective + ほど, な-Adjective + であれば + な-Adjective + ほど
Detailed Explanation
The ～ば～ほど grammar point is used to express a proportional relationship between two phrases, meaning 'the more A, the more B'. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, or な-adjective.
Examples
早く起きれば起きるほど、時間がたくさんある。
Hayaku okireba okiru hodo, jikan ga takusan aru.
The earlier you wake up, the more time you have.
練習すればするほど、上達します。
Renshuu sureba suru hodo, joutatsu shimasu.
The more you practice, the more you will improve.
料理が美味しければ美味しいほど、皆が喜びます。
Ryouri ga oishikereba oishii hodo, mina ga yorokobimasu.
The more delicious the food is, the happier everyone will be.
日本語が上手であれば上手なほど、日本の生活が楽になります。
Nihongo ga jouzu de areba jouzu na hodo, Nihon no seikatsu ga raku ni narimasu.
The better your Japanese is, the easier life in Japan will be.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.