Translation guide
How to express 'this much' in Japanese, covering quantity, degree, and extent.
The speaker indicates a specific amount, degree, or extent, often accompanied by a gesture or context showing 'this much'.
Literally 'only this' or 'this much', used to indicate a quantity or degree. Very common and natural.
This much is enough.
Even after eating this much, I'm still hungry.
Expresses 'this much' in terms of degree or extent, often with surprise or emphasis. Used with adjectives or verbs.
I didn't think it would be this hard.
Thank you for this much (so much).
Similar to こんなに but slightly more formal or literary. Often used in written language.
I didn't expect this much success.
Means 'about this much' or 'this amount', often used when estimating or suggesting a quantity.
Please cut it to about this size.
The speaker emphasizes that something is surprisingly large in amount or degree, often with emotional nuance.
The speaker asks 'this much?' to confirm an amount or degree, often using a question form.
Even though I tried this much, I failed.