やっぱり

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 1,000

Meanings

adverb

usually written using kana alone

Used when a result matches one's prediction or suspicion. Often carries a tone of mild surprise or confirmation.

See also: やはり

やっぱりそうだったんだ。

Just as I thought, that's how it was.

adverb

usually written using kana alone

Expresses that a conclusion or outcome is natural or inevitable given the circumstances. Often used when reconsidering or summarizing.

See also: やはり

adverb

usually written using kana alone

Adds a similar case or person to a preceding statement. In negative sentences, it corresponds to 'either'.

See also: やはり

adverb

usually written using kana alone

Indicates that a state or situation remains unchanged. Often used when confirming that something is the same as it was.

See also: やはり

adverb

usually written using kana alone

Concessive use: acknowledges a contrasting fact but maintains the speaker's position. Similar to 'still' or 'nevertheless'.

See also: やはり

高たかいけど、やっぱり買かいたい。
It's expensive, but even so I want to buy it.
危あぶないとわかっていても、やっぱりやってしまう。
Even though I know it's dangerous, I still end up doing it.

やはり
More formal and written-style equivalent of やっぱり. やっぱり is the colloquial, everyday form.
さすが
Also expresses 'as expected', but さすが emphasizes admiration or acknowledgment of someone's ability or reputation, while やっぱり is a broader confirmation of expectations.

Colloquial contraction of やはり, which itself is of uncertain origin. The kanji form 矢っ張り is ateji.