〜はずだ
Formation
N4SuppositionNeutral
Meaning
Indicates a strong expectation or belief based on reason or evidence. It implies that something is naturally supposed to be the case.
Note
When used with '〜はずだった', it often indicates that something was supposed to happen but didn't.
Examples
彼はもうすぐ来るはずだ。
He should be coming soon.
もっと早く着くはずだったのに、事故で遅れた。
I was supposed to arrive earlier, but I was delayed by an accident.
この試験はそれほど難しくないはずだ。
This exam shouldn't be that difficult.
あの店は今日、忙しいはずだ。
That shop should be busy today.
彼女は料理が上手なはずだ。
She should be good at cooking.
この辺りは夜になると静かなはずだ。
This area should be quiet at night.
今日は休みのはずだ。
Today should be a holiday.
彼は大学生のはずだ。
He should be a college student.