Synonym Boundary: "間に合わない", "そんなに", "〜だけでなく", "さほど", "一向に"

When expressing "not" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "間に合わない", "そんなに", "〜だけでなく", "さほど", "一向に" based on context.

• 間に合わない (まにあわない (maniawanai) - Level: N4): Maps to "to not be in time, to miss (an appointment/train etc.)" and is used when The negative form of 間に合う.
• そんなに (そんなに (sonnani) - Level: N3): Maps to "(not) so much; (not) that much" and is used when Often used with negative expressions.
• 〜だけでなく (〜だけでなく (〜dake de naku) - Level: N3): Maps to "not only... but also..." and is used when Indicates that something applies not just to one thing, but to another as well, often emphasizing the second part. Connects two pieces of information..
• さほど (さほど (sahodo) - Level: N2): Maps to "not particularly, not so much (used with a negative verb)" and is used when Always used with a negative expression to indicate that something is not to that extent or degree. Often implies 'not as much as one might expect.'.
• 一向に (いっこうに (ikkou ni) - Level: N2): Maps to "not at all, utterly, entirely (usually with negative)" and is used when Always used with a negative verb or adjective to emphasize 'not at all,' 'not in the least.' It expresses a complete lack of progress, change, or effect, often despite expectations or efforts..

Mixing these up can easily lead to unnatural translations. Refer to the bilingual context cards below to master the boundaries!