さほど
Meanings
1
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
usually written using kana alone
Used with a negative verb to express that something is not to a great degree. Often translates as 'not so', 'not particularly', or 'not that much'.
This movie wasn't particularly interesting.
His explanation isn't that difficult.
Usage patterns
- さほど〈形容詞〉ないnot so ~ (with an adjective)
This problem isn't that difficult.
- さほど〈事〉ではないit's not that much of a ~
That's not that big a problem.
- さほど〈動詞〉ないdon't ~ so much/particularly
He didn't worry about it that much.