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Definition and meaning of - やはり in Japanese

やはり
yahari

N4

1.as expected, still, after all

Adverb

彼はやはり恋人がいます。
He has a lover, as expected.
やはり矢張り
yahari

N4

1.confirming expectations or assumptions.

Adverb (fukushi)

矢張り、彼女は遅刻した。
Sure enough, she was late.
矢張り、雨が降ってきた。
As expected, it started raining.
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2.ultimately or as expected in the end.

Adverb (fukushi)

矢張り、彼女はいつも遅刻する。
As expected, she is always late.
矢張り、日本の食べ物が一番好きだ。
After all, I like Japanese food the best.
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3.in addition or similarly.

Adverb (fukushi)

彼女は矢張り美しいです。
She is indeed beautiful.
矢張り、彼は遅刻しました。
As expected, he was late.
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4.continuing in the same way as before.

Adverb (fukushi)

矢張り、彼女の笑顔は最高だ。
As before, her smile is the best.
矢張り、映画館で映画を見るのが好き。
Still, I love watching movies at the movie theater.
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5.despite that; nevertheless; in any case.

Adverb (fukushi)

矢張り、彼女の笑顔は最高だ。
As expected, her smile is the best.
矢張り、彼の言葉は信じられない。
Still, his words are unbelievable.
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