Japanese

やはり

やはり
Meaning: as expected; also; after all
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

やはり、雨が降ってきた。
As I thought, it started raining.
日本料理といえば、やはり寿司が一番に思い浮かぶ。
Speaking of Japanese food, sushi is the first thing that comes to mind.
生の演奏を聞くのは、やはり感動的だ。
Listening to a live performance is truly moving, as one might expect.
日本の冬の味覚というと、やはり蟹ですね。
Speaking of Japanese winter delicacies, it has to be crab.
長い旅行から戻ると、やはり我が家が一番落ち着く。
Returning from a long trip, my own home is definitely where I feel most relaxed.

Usage Notes

Indicates that the current situation matches expectations, or that something remains the same despite changes.

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