あんなに

あんなに
adverb
to that extent, so much
1. to that extent, so much, that much
To such a degree (referring to something distant from both speaker and listener).
Even though I tried so hard.
This is the first time I've had such delicious food.
Even though I told him so much, he didn't listen.
Even though I ate so much, I'm already hungry.
I used to be so energetic as a child, but lately I get tired easily.

Refers to a degree or extent of something distant from both speaker and listener. Often conveys surprise, frustration, or emphasis.

KO-SO-A-DO SERIES:

  • こんなに: this much (near speaker)
  • そんなに: that much (near listener)
  • あんなに: that much (far from both, or past events)
  • どんなに: how much (question/exclamation)

USAGE:

  • Very often used with past tense to refer back to something: あんなに頑張(がんば)ったのに (even though I tried so hard)
  • Frequently paired with のに to express regret or frustration
  • Can modify adjectives, verbs, or entire clauses

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • あんなに〜のに: despite doing/being ~ so much
  • あんなに〜とは: I didn't expect ~ to that extent