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VocabJLPT N5
as expected
Adverb

Also written as 矢張り

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." It is used when something turns out the way you predicted or when you return to a previous conclusion or preference. It is a very common word in both spoken and written Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I thought I'd forgotten, but sure enough, it all came back.

Sentence 2

No matter how hard I try to forget him, I always end up thinking about him.

Sentence 3

"It's impossible, right?" "Yeah, it really is."

Sentence 4

"Can you finish it today?" "I'm afraid that's not going to be possible."

Sentence 5

I had a feeling she wouldn't come — and sure enough, she didn't.