1.
so much, to that extent, that much
Indicates degree or extent, often used with negatives to mean 'not that much' or in questions/exclamations about extent.
そんなに食べられない。
I can't eat that much.
そんなに indicates degree or extent, meaning "that much" or "to that extent." Derived from そんな + に.
Common patterns
- そんなに〜ない: not that much ~ (most common usage)
- そんなに〜の?: do you ~ that much?
- そんなに〜とは思わなかった: I didn't think it was that ~
Ko-so-a-do degree adverbs
- こんなに: this much (near speaker)
- そんなに: that much (near listener / contextual)
- あんなに: that much (far from both)
- どんなに: how much (question/exclamation)
Similar words
- それほど: to that extent (slightly more formal, often with negatives)
- あまり: (not) very (primarily used with negatives)
- たいして: (not) particularly (formal, with negatives)
Usage
Very frequently used with negative predicates to downplay or reassure: そんなに心配しなくていい (you don't need to worry that much).
Related Words
See also:
そんな
Related:
あんなに (that much (far from both))
Compare:
それほど (to that extent)
Compare:
あまり ((not) very)
Compare:
たいして ((not) particularly)
Compare:
さほど (not so much)