やはり

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

adverb

as expected; sure enough; just as I thought

usually written using kana alone

Used when a result matches one's prediction or prior belief. Often carries a tone of mild confirmation or realization.

See also: やっぱり

やはり彼かれは遅ち刻こくした。
Sure enough, he was late.

やはりこの店みせのラーメンは美味おいしい。

As expected, this shop's ramen is delicious.

adverb

after all; in the end; as one would expect

usually written using kana alone

Indicates that after consideration or events, the conclusion is natural or inevitable. Often used when reaffirming a choice or outcome.

See also: やっぱり

色いろ々いろ考かんがえたが、やはり行いくことにした。
After thinking it over, I decided to go after all.
やはり彼かれが正ただしかった。
In the end, he was right.

adverb

too; also; as well; likewise

usually written using kana alone

Adds a sense of 'similarly' or 'in the same way'. Often used when noting that something applies to another case as well. In negative sentences, it can mean 'not ... either'.

See also: やっぱり

彼かれもやはり同おなじ意い見けんだった。
He also had the same opinion.
私わたしもやはりそれが気きになる。
That bothers me too.

adverb

still; as before

usually written using kana alone

Emphasizes that a state or condition remains unchanged. Often used when contrasting with a possible change.

See also: やっぱり

彼かれは今いまもやはり独どく身しんだ。
He is still single.
何なん年ねん経たっても、やはり故こ郷きょうが一いち番ばんだ。
Even after all these years, my hometown is still the best.

adverb

all the same; even so; nonetheless

usually written using kana alone

Concessive use: acknowledges a counterpoint but maintains the original stance. Similar to 'be that as it may' or 'still'.

See also: やっぱり

難むずかしいのは分わかっているが、やはり挑ちょう戦せんしたい。
I know it's difficult, but even so, I want to try.
反はん対たいされても、やはり自じ分ぶんの道みちを行いく。
Even if people oppose me, I'll still go my own way.

Written forms

やはりUsage100%
Standard modern spelling; the word is almost always written in kana.
矢や張はりUsage<1%
ateji (phonetic kanji usage)rarely-used kanji form
Ateji kanji form, rarely used; learners should stick to kana.
矢や張はりUsage<1%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not used in modern writing.

Kanji

矢dart, arrow
張counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread

Similar words

やっぱり
Colloquial variant of やはり. Used in casual speech with the same range of meanings, but やはり is more formal and often preferred in writing or polite conversation.

Etymology

The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 矢張り is ateji and does not reflect the word's origin. The word is native Japanese and has been used since the Heian period.