そんなに
(sonna ni)
So much; like that.
Usage Frequency
FREQUENT
N4
JLPT
そんなに
(sonna ni)
So much; like that.
Usage Frequency
FREQUENT
N4
JLPT
Definition
Indicates a degree or extent, often used to refer to something extreme or unexpected, like 'so much' or 'to that extent'.
How to Use
Used before adjectives, verbs, and adverbs to indicate an excessive or surprising degree of something.
Common Usage
そんなに + adjective/adverb/verb
Context, Limitations and Specificities
When to use?
Used to emphasize the degree of an action or a state.
Example Sentences
そんなにおいしいですか？
そんなにおいしいですか？
Sonna ni oishii desu ka?
Is it really that delicious?
そんなにたくさんたべるの？
そんなにたくさんたべるの？
Sonna ni takusan taberu no?
Do you eat that much?
そんなにむずかしいですか？
そんなにむずかしいですか？
Sonna ni muzukashii desu ka?
Is it really that difficult?
そんなにおそくなるとはおもわなかった。
そんなにおそくなるとはおもわなかった。
Sonna ni osoku naru to wa omowanakatta.
I didn't think it would get that late.
そんなにかわいい！
そんなにかわいい！
Sonna ni kawaii!
So cute!
そんなにあつい？
そんなにあつい？
Sonna ni atsui?
Is it really that hot?
そんなにとおいの？
そんなにとおいの？
Sonna ni tooi no?
Is it really that far?
そんなにおかねがいる？
そんなにおかねがいる？
Sonna ni okane ga iru?
Do you really need that much money?
そんなにいそがしいの？
そんなにいそがしいの？
Sonna ni isogashii no?
Are you really that busy?
そんなにさむい？
そんなにさむい？
Sonna ni samui?
Is it really that cold?