Translation guide
Expresses that something happens or is true in a way that is natural, predictable, or consistent with what is known about a person, situation, or thing.
To say that something happened or is true in a way that matches what you would naturally think, given the circumstances or the person involved.
To indicate that something is a natural or logical result of a situation.
Means 'naturally' or 'of course'. Used to state that something is obvious or expected given the circumstances.
To comment that an action or trait is characteristic of a person or thing, matching their known nature.
Attached to nouns to mean 'typical of' or 'just like'. Expresses that something is exactly what you'd expect from that person/thing.
As one would expect of a professional.
As you'd expect, I'm tired. (after a long day)
Indicates that the result is as expected, often with a nuance of 'after all' or 'as I thought'. Can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
As one would expect, he didn't come.
As expected, this shop's ramen is delicious.
Literally 'as expected', often used when a negative or anticipated outcome occurs. Slightly formal or written.
As one would expect, the train was delayed.
A more formal expression meaning 'as a matter of course' or 'naturally'. Used in writing or formal speech.
As one would expect, he objected.
It's only natural that he gets angry.
It's a result as one would expect.
Means 'obvious' or 'natural'. Often used in casual speech to say something is to be expected.
It's only natural that he's late.
Those are kind words, as one would expect from her.
Today's weather is just like spring.
Used before adjectives or nouns to emphasize that something is very much as expected, often with a nuance of 'indeed' or 'truly'.
That's exactly the kind of thing he would say.