さすが
Meanings
as expected; just as you'd think; truly impressive
Expresses admiration or acknowledgment that someone or something lives up to their reputation. Often used as an interjection-like comment.
As expected of a professional chef, the taste is completely different.
Just as you'd expect from an expert in this field, his explanation is easy to understand.
Used as さすがに to concede a point or acknowledge a limit, often followed by a contrasting statement. Indicates that even someone/something impressive has a certain weakness or that a situation is too much even for them.
See also: さすがに
I'm tired after all today, so I'll go to bed early.
He's usually calm, but even he was shaken by that news.
even ... (e.g. even a genius)
Used in the pattern さすがの...も to express that even someone or something remarkable cannot avoid a certain outcome. Emphasizes the extent of a situation.
Even he is struggling with this difficult problem.
Even the great player couldn't beat age.
Usage patterns
- さすが〈人〉true to form for ~; just as expected of ~
Just as expected of Tanaka-san — always fast at his work.
- さすがに〈事〉even so, ...; that's too much even for ...
Even I got tired after walking around all day.
- さすがの〈人〉も〈動詞〉even the great ~ couldn't ...
Even the genius struggled with this problem.