How to Say ‘So much; that much’ in Japanese
そんなに
sonna ni
[sonna ni]
💬 Usage Tip: [そんなに] means "that much / so much" and often sets up a reaction: [そんなに急ぐと…] "if you rush that much..." or [そんなに飲むの？] "you're drinking that much?"
Phrase Breakdown
そんな
sonna
[sonna]
that kind of; that much
Refers to a degree or manner, often meaning 'that much' in teasing or playful comments.
そんなに見つめられると、照れます。
If you stare at me that much, I’ll get shy.
に
ni
[ni]
to; in; so; adverb marker
Here it helps turn そんな into そんなに, meaning 'so much' or 'that much.'
そんなに急に褒めないでください。
Please don’t compliment me so suddenly like that much.
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