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as one would expect
Adverbな-Adjective

Also written as 流石

Definitions

  1. 1. as one would expect
  2. 2. just as you'd expect (from)
  3. 3. still
  4. 4. even ... (e.g. \even a genius\")"
An adverb or interjection used to express that something is just as one would expect from a person or thing. It carries a tone of admiration or acknowledgment, similar to "as expected" or "true to form" in English. It's often a compliment implying that someone lives up to their reputation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"How does it taste?" — "Mmm, so good — that's Mom for you!"

Sentence 2

The plan is solid — I'd expect nothing less from you.

Sentence 3

Finishing this fast — I'm impressed!

Sentence 4

"You won again?" — "Yep, what did you expect?"

Sentence 5

Your explanations are so easy to follow, Yamada-san — as expected.