やはり

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Base adverb form. Used to indicate that something is as expected, confirms a previous thought, or emphasizes agreement. Often placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence. Example: 『やはりそうでした』 (yahari sou deshita, 'As I thought, it was so.').

Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing the outcome of a soccer match they watched earlier. Ken is a sports enthusiast who often predicts results.

やはり

as I thought / absolutely

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Memory Hook

Think of a situation where you expected something to happen, and it did — you say 'as I thought!' The word 『やはり』 (yahari) sounds like 'ya, ha, ri' — imagine nodding and saying 'Yeah, I really thought so!' to remember it means 'as I thought' or 'absolutely.'

Cultural Note

『やはり』 (yahari) is commonly used in everyday Japanese conversation to express confirmation, agreement, or that something turned out as expected. It can convey a sense of satisfaction or resignation, and is often heard in media like anime or dramas when characters realize something.

Forms

Base: やはりBase adverb form. Used to indicate that something is as expected, confirms a previous thought, or emphasizes agreement. Often placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence. Example: 『やはりそうでした』 (yahari sou deshita, 'As I thought, it was so.').