さすが
Meanings
- as expected
- naturally; unsurprisingly
- that is just like; typical of
- even (though)
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Explanation
さすが expresses that something lives up to high expectations or embodies a typical or exemplary quality. It adds a sense of admiration or inevitability that aligns with the speaker’s expectations. It can refer to people, things, or situations, often followed by a judgment that confirms the speaker’s belief, sometimes with a nuance of “even…,” indicating that even the impressive standard holds true.
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Example sentences
As expected, Japan's trains are punctual.
Even someone as capable as him couldn't solve that hard problem.
It's getting late today, after all.
She has the calm of a true professional.
Even he gave up.
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