1.
such, that kind of, like that
Refers to something near the listener or something just mentioned in conversation. Part of the ko-so-a-do demonstrative system.
そんな is part of the ko-so-a-do demonstrative system, referring to things near the listener or things just mentioned.
Ko-so-a-do pattern
- こんな: this kind of (near speaker)
- そんな: that kind of (near listener/just mentioned)
- あんな: that kind of (far from both)
- どんな: what kind of (question)
Common expressions
Derived form: そんなに (to that extent)
Related Words
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こんな (this kind of (near speaker))
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あんな (that kind of (far from both))
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どんな (what kind of (question))
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そのような (such)