As expected or after all, confirming that things turned out as predicted.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used when reality matches your prior expectations.
- Indicates a final decision after careful consideration.
- The colloquial form 'yappari' is used in daily conversation.
Overview
- 1概要：「やはり」は、自分の予想が当たった時や、以前からそうなるだろうと思っていたことが実際に起きた時に使われる副詞です。また、多くの選択肢や状況を検討した結果、最終的にその結論に落ち着く際にも使用されます。
- 1使用パターン：文頭で「やはり、〜だ」と使ったり、文中で動詞や形容詞を修飾したりします。話し言葉では「やっぱり」という形が非常に頻繁に使われます。「やっぱり」の方が少しカジュアルで親しみやすい響きがあります。
一般的な文脈：日常会話で「やっぱり雨が降ったね（予想通り）」のように使うほか、ビジネスの場でも「やはりその案が一番良いでしょう」のように、慎重に検討した結果を伝える際に使われます。
- 1類語比較：「案の定」はネガティブな予想が当たった時に限定されますが、「やはり」はポジティブ・ネガティブ両方に使えます。「結局」は最終的な帰結に焦点を当てますが、「やはり」には「予想通り」というニュアンスが含まれる点が異なります。
Examples
やはり、このケーキはとてもおいしい。
everydayAs expected, this cake is very delicious.
やはり、その案を採用すべきです。
formalAfter all, we should adopt that plan.
やっぱり、家が一番だね。
informalAfter all, home is the best.
やはり、このデータは仮説を裏付けるものである。
academicAs expected, this data supports the hypothesis.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
やはりね
I knew it.
やはりそうでしたか
So it was as you thought, wasn't it?
やはり無理だった
It was impossible after all.
Often Confused With
Used specifically when a negative or feared outcome happens as expected. 'Yahari' is neutral.
Focuses on the final result of a process. 'Yahari' focuses on the alignment with prior expectations.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use 'yahari' in formal writing or polite speech. In casual conversation with friends, 'yappari' is much more common. Both words function as adverbs to link an expectation to a result.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'yahari' with 'yappari' in very formal settings like a speech. Also, ensure the verb following it matches the intended conclusion or prediction.
Tips
Use Yappari for casual daily speech
In casual conversation, always use 'yappari' instead of 'yahari'. It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Avoid overuse in formal writing
While 'yahari' is formal, using it too many times in one paragraph makes your writing repetitive. Use synonyms like '予想通り' to vary your vocabulary.
The importance of implied agreement
Japanese culture often values consensus. 'Yahari' is frequently used to align one's opinion with the shared expectation of the group.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '屋（や）を張る' (to set up a shop/frame), but evolved into an adverb meaning 'to remain as it was' or 'to confirm expectations'.
Cultural Context
The word reflects the Japanese tendency to value harmony and shared understanding. By saying 'yahari', you are often confirming a shared assumption within the group.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Yahari' as 'Yeah, I heard it/knew it'. It confirms what you already had in your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「やはり」は少し丁寧で書き言葉にも適していますが、「やっぱり」は口語的で親しい間柄でよく使われます。意味は同じですが、場面に応じて使い分けるのが自然です。
基本的には文頭に置くことが多いですが、動詞や形容詞の前にも置くことができます。文頭に置くと、その文全体が「予想通りである」という強調になります。
はい、使えます。例えば「やはり失敗した」のように、悪い結果を予想していた場合にも使われます。
はい、「やはり」は丁寧な表現なので使えます。「やはり、今回の提案は見送らせていただきます」のように、検討した結果を伝える際に有効です。
Test Yourself
天気予報通り、___雨が降ってきた。
予想通りであるため「やはり」が適切です。
どれが自然な日本語ですか？
「〜ことにした」が結論を表す正しい文法です。
（おいしい / やはり / この店は / です）
主語＋やはり＋述語の順が自然です。
Score: /3
Summary
As expected or after all, confirming that things turned out as predicted.
- Used when reality matches your prior expectations.
- Indicates a final decision after careful consideration.
- The colloquial form 'yappari' is used in daily conversation.
Use Yappari for casual daily speech
In casual conversation, always use 'yappari' instead of 'yahari'. It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Avoid overuse in formal writing
While 'yahari' is formal, using it too many times in one paragraph makes your writing repetitive. Use synonyms like '予想通り' to vary your vocabulary.
The importance of implied agreement
Japanese culture often values consensus. 'Yahari' is frequently used to align one's opinion with the shared expectation of the group.
Examples
4 of 4やはり、このケーキはとてもおいしい。
As expected, this cake is very delicious.
やはり、その案を採用すべきです。
After all, we should adopt that plan.
やっぱり、家が一番だね。
After all, home is the best.
やはり、このデータは仮説を裏付けるものである。
As expected, this data supports the hypothesis.
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異常
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～について
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〜について
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～ぐらい
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ぐらい
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ごろ
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うえ
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