やがて
Meanings
- Before long
- All too soon
- In the end
- Eventually
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Explanation
やがて is a Japanese adverb meaning that something will happen after a period of time, usually implying that the situation will naturally progress toward a consequence. It conveys a sense of inevitability and a bit of distance in time from the current moment. It is commonly used to describe events that unfold as time passes, often after a preceding development or effort. It can carry a neutral or slightly literary nuance, and is suitable for narrative or formal writing as well as spoken language in more reflective contexts.
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Example sentences
The rain will soon stop.
He kept working hard and eventually got into his first-choice university.
People will eventually realize the truth.
Night will come eventually.
She was busy for a long time, and eventually fell ill.
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