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さすが

さすがNoun + の + さすがの + Nさすがに + Verb/Adjさすがの + N + の + N/Aさすがに + sentence

Meanings

  • as expected
  • naturally; unsurprisingly
  • that is just like; typical of
  • even (though)

About this pattern

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

さすが日本の電車は時間に正確だ。

As expected, Japan's trains are punctual.

さすがの彼でもその難問は解けなかった。

Even someone as capable as him couldn't solve that hard problem.

さすがに今日はもう遅い。

It's getting late today, after all.

彼女はさすがのプロの落ち着きだ。

She has the calm of a true professional.

さすがに彼は諦めた。

Even he gave up.