How to say "That" or "So" in Japanese | そんなに
If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "That" or "So" you've come to the right place!
the Japanese word for "That" or "So" is "Sonnani", written in japanese as "そんなに".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The Japanese adverb 'そんなに (sonnani)' is used to indicate degree or extent, often translating to 'that' or 'so' in English. It is commonly used in negative sentences or questions to express surprise, doubt, or emphasis. For example: Is it really that expensive?「そんなに高いの?」(そんなにたかいの?). I didn't know it was so difficult「そんなに難しいとは知らなかった」(そんなにむずかしいとはしらなかった). The nuance of 'そんなに' often conveys a sense of unexpectedness or exaggeration, making it a versatile word in conversational Japanese.
Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.
What does "Sonnani" mean in japanese?
"Sonnani" means "That" or "So" .
To make really sure you learn this word, We've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "そ" is read as "so". The hiragana "ん" is read as "n". The hiragana "な" is read as "na". And The hiragana "に" is read as "ni".