ほど, 程
Adverb, Usually in kana
1. extent, degree, measure
2. limit, bounds
3. (span of) time
4. (a) distance
as 〜のほど
5. the state of, the status of, the condition of
「小川さんはいつ来たか」「10分ほど前だ」
ー
known as ちょうおん
long vowel mark (usually only used in katakana)