あれほど

あれほど
adverb
that much; to that extent; so much
degree
1. that much; to that extent; so much (as was seen/experienced)
Refers back to a degree or extent that both speaker and listener are aware of, often expressing surprise, frustration, or emphasis about how much something was the case.
あれほど言(い)ったのに。
Even though I told you so many times.
あれほど練習(れんしゅう)したのに、本番(ほんばん)で失敗(しっぱい)した。
Despite practicing that much, I failed at the real performance.
あれほど注意(ちゅうい)したのに、また同(おな)じ間違(まちが)いをしている。
Even though I warned you that many times, you're making the same mistake again.

Part of the こそあど demonstrative system: これほど (this much), それほど (that much, near listener), あれほど (that much, shared knowledge). あれほど refers to a degree that both speaker and listener have witnessed or experienced.

Usage

Very commonly followed by のに (despite) to express frustration or exasperation. The pattern あれほど〜のに conveys 'even though (it was that much / I did it that many times)...'

Common patterns

Similar words

  • それほど: to that extent — refers to something closer to the listener or just mentioned; often used in negative sentences (それほどでもない, not that much)
  • これほど: this much — refers to the current situation or something close to the speaker
  • あんなに: that much — more colloquial; similar meaning but slightly less formal

Related Words

Compare: それほど (to that extent)
Compare: これほど (this much)
Compare: あんなに (that much)
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Added 2026.3.28 16:37 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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