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).
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
Related Words
Related:
こんなに (this much (near speaker))
Related:
そんなに (that much (near listener))
Related:
どんなに (how much (question))