そのはず

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Meanings

usually written using kana alone

Expresses that something is only natural or to be expected given the circumstances. Often used in response to new information that confirms a prior assumption.

彼かれは毎まい日にち練れん習しゅうしているから、上手じょうずなのはそのはずだ。
He practices every day, so it's no wonder he's good.
あの店みせはサービスが悪わるいから、客きゃくが来こないのもそのはずだ。
That shop has bad service, so it's only natural that customers don't come.

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