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).
あんなに頑張(がんば)ったのに。
Even though I tried so hard.
あんなに美味(おい)しい料理(りょうり)(はじ)めて。
This is the first time I've had such delicious food.
あんなに()ったのに、()かなかった。
Even though I told him so much, he didn't listen.
あんなに()べたのに、もうお腹(おなか)()いた。
Even though I ate so much, I'm already hungry.
子供(こども)(ころ)はあんなに元気(げんき)だったのに、最近(さいきん)(つか)れやすくなった。
I used to be so energetic as a child, but lately I get tired easily.

あんなに means "to that extent" or "that much."

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)
  • どんなに: how much (question)

USAGE:

  • Often used with past tense
  • Expresses surprise or emphasis