GrammarJLPT N5
as expected
Adverb

Also written as 矢っ張り

Definitions

  1. 1. as expected
  2. 2. sure enough
  3. 3. after all (is said and done)
  4. 4. too
This adverb means "as expected," "after all," or "just as I thought" and expresses that something turned out the way one anticipated. It can also mean "still" when expressing that a preference or situation hasn't changed despite other factors.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I thought about quitting, but I still want to keep going.

Sentence 2

Even with a new place, I always end up going back to my usual spot.

Sentence 3

Should we go now? Actually, never mind, let's not.

Sentence 4

How I feel right now — I still can't put it into words.

Sentence 5

This problem really isn't as easy as it looks.