How to Say ‘Like that; in that way’ in Japanese
そんなふうに
sonna fuu ni
[sohn-nah foo nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [そんなふうに] means “like that” or “in that way.” In this phrase, it refers to the nice thing someone just said.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often uses indirect expressions like [そんなふうに] instead of repeating the compliment. It can sound modest and smooth.
Phrase Breakdown
そんな
sonna
[sohn-nah]
that kind of / like that
Refers to a manner, way, or kind of thing just mentioned.
そんな言い方をされるとうれしいよ。
I’m happy when you say it like that.
ふう
fuu
[foo]
way / manner
Means 'way' or 'style,' often used when talking about how something is said or done.
そんなふうにほめてもらえて光栄だよ。
I’m honored to be praised that way.
に
ni
[nee]
in / in that way
A particle that links ふう to the verb, making 'in that way' or 'like that.'
そんなふうに言ってくれてありがとう。
Thank you for saying it that way.
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