やっぱ

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1

Colloquial contraction of 'yappari' meaning 'also' or 'too' (used informally).

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私もやっぱ行くことにした。

I decided I'll go too, after all.

彼もやっぱ来るって言ってたよ。

He said he's coming too, as expected.

みんなが行くなら、やっぱ私も行くよ。

If everyone is going, then I'll go too.

2

Contraction of 'yappari' meaning 'still' or 'as before' (unchanged situation).

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彼、やっぱ忙しそうだね。

He still looks busy, doesn't he?

試験はやっぱ難しかった。

The exam was difficult as expected / still difficult.

やっぱその店の料理は美味しい。

That restaurant's food is still good, as expected.

3

Contraction of 'yappari' used to mean 'even so', 'anyway', or 'nevertheless' when stating a conclusion or contrast.

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雨が降っていたが、やっぱ出かけた。

It was raining, but I went out anyway.

高いけどやっぱ買ってよかった。

It was expensive, but I'm glad I bought it after all.

反対されたが、やっぱ行くと決めた。

I was opposed, but I decided to go nonetheless.

4

Contraction of 'yappari' meaning 'as expected' or 'just as I thought' when something matches expectations.

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やっぱ彼は来なかったね。

He didn't come after all, as expected.

やっぱりと思ったよ。

I thought so (as I expected).

結果はやっぱ良かった。

The result was good, as expected.

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