そんなに
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そんなに
sonna ni
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so much; so; like that
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
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sonna ni
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📝 Usage Notes
so much; so; like that
📖 How to use it
Used to express 'so much' or 'so' when referring to a degree or extent, often with a negative verb or adjective.
Attaches to
Follows an adjective or verb, but in the pattern そんなに + negative predicate, it means 'not so much' or 'not that'. When used with a positive predicate, it often requires a context or explicit comparison.
そんなに means 'so much' or 'to such an extent'. It is commonly used with negative sentences to mean 'not that much' or 'not so'. For example, そんなに高くない means 'not so expensive'. It can also be used in positive sentences, but then it often sounds like you're commenting on an obvious degree, like 'it's that interesting' with a nuance of surprise or emphasis. In casual conversation, it's very common, but in formal writing, you might use それほど instead.
そんなに忙しくないです。
Sonna ni isogashikunai desu.
I'm not that busy.
そんなに食べられないよ。
Sonna ni taberarenai yo.
I can't eat that much.
その映画はそんなに面白かったの？
Sono eiga wa sonna ni omoshirokatta no?
Was that movie really that interesting?
Not それほど
それほど is more formal and literary, while そんなに is common in speech. They are often interchangeable, but それほど is preferred in written Japanese or polite contexts.
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そんなに is conversational and informal; in formal writing or speech, use それほど instead.
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そんなに
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using そんなに. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern そんなに mean?
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So much; so; like that
What JLPT level is そんなに?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use そんなに in a sentence?
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Attach そんなに (sonna ni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is そんなに formal or casual Japanese?
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そんなに is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember そんなに long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.