JLPT N4

そんな (Sonna) is a Japanese pre-noun adjectival meaning “such, that sort of, that kind of, like that”.

Meanings

  1. pre-noun adjectivalsuch; that sort of; that kind of; like thatabout the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener
  2. interjectionno way!; never!

Examples

  • That sort of flattery will get you nowhere.

  • Don't do such a thing in fun.

  • I can't afford to pay so much.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).