Translation guide
Expresses that something reaches or matches a certain extent, amount, or level. In Japanese, this is often conveyed through adverbs, set phrases, or sentence patterns rather than a single fixed translation.
Indicate that something happens or is true to the same degree as previously mentioned or implied.
Common and versatile. Often used with negative or question forms to mean 'not that much' or 'is it that much?', but can also be used affirmatively.
I didn't think he would get that angry.
It's not that difficult.
Very common in spoken Japanese. Often used in questions or negative sentences, but can appear in positive statements as well.
Refers to a degree that is distant from both speaker and listener, or previously mentioned. Often used when recalling a past event.
Casual, spoken. Similar to あれほど but more conversational.
Express a result or consequence that occurs because something reaches a certain level.
Attach to a verb or adjective to mean 'to the extent that...'. Often followed by a result clause.
I was so happy I could cry.
I was so tired I couldn't walk.
Similar to ～ほど, but slightly more casual. Can also express a minimum degree.
I was so surprised I lost my voice.
Compare two things and say they are similar in degree.
Both mean 'to that degree', but そんなに is more common in casual speech. それほど is slightly more formal and often used in writing or polite conversation. In negative sentences, both are very common.
It's not that expensive. (polite)
It's not that expensive. (casual)
Avoid directly translating 'to that degree' word-for-word. Phrases like 'その程度に' are not natural in most contexts. Use それほど or そんなに instead.
そんなに食べたらお腹を壊すよ。
If you eat that much, you'll get a stomachache.
Where are you going in such a hurry?
I warned him that much, but he was late again.
あんなに練習したのに、試合に負けた。
Even though we practiced that much, we lost the game.
This problem is difficult to the same degree as last time.