BackGrammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 13
Structure of そんな:
そんな + Noun, こんな + Noun, あんな + Noun, どんな + Noun
Details about そんな:
One of the most common ways to convey that something is 'like' something else in casual conversation, is through the use of そんな, こんな, あんな, or どんな (when asking a question). These are not officially words themselves, but are abbreviations that come from そのような, このような, あのような, and どのような.
To use this casual expression, simply say it directly before the noun that you are describing, or enquiring about.
To use this casual expression, simply say it directly before the noun that you are describing, or enquiring about.
- そんな言い方してはいけません。You should not phrase it like that.
- こんな高いものはもらえないよ。I can't accept a gift this expensive.
- あんな大人にはなりたくない。I don't want to become an adult like that.
- どんな靴が欲しい？What kind of shoes do you want?
- そのような商品はないです。We don't have a product like that.
- このような場合にはどうすればいいですか。What should we do in a situation like this?
- あのような運転をしないでください。Please do not drive like that.
- どのような商品をお探しですか？What kind of product are you looking for?
そんな
Usage Notes for そんな:
Synonyms for そんな:
そういう
Like that, Kind of
そんなに
So (much), That much, Like that
いかなる
What kind of, No matter what kind of, No … (with a negative verb), Any... (with a negative verb)
Example of そんな
こんな畳が大体寝やすい。
Tatami mats like these are generally easy to sleep on.
あんな駐車場は使いにくい。
A parking lot like that (over there) is hard to use.
そんな技術は珍しい。
A skill such as that is rare.
そんなことを言わないでくれませんか。
Could you not say such things please. (Close to listener)
どんな車がいい。
What kind of car is good?
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ずっと ①
Continuously, All throughout, Entire time, Ever (since), The whole time, All the way
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