やはり

Alternative writings: 矢張り, 矢張
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

As expected; sure enough — used when something matches prior expectations or predictions.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

やはり彼が犯人だった。

Sure enough, he was the culprit.

試験は難しかったが、やはり合格は無理だった。

The exam was hard; as expected, passing was impossible.

予想どおり、やはり雨が降り始めた。

Just as predicted, it began to rain.

2

After all; in the end — indicating that after consideration or events, a certain conclusion holds true.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

いろいろ悩んだが、やはり留学することにした。

I worried about it a lot, but in the end I decided to study abroad.

話し合った結果、やはり彼の案を採用することになった。

After discussion, we decided after all to adopt his proposal.

試してみたけれど、やはり元の方法が一番だった。

I tried it, but after all the original method was best.

3

Also; too; likewise — used to indicate that something applies in addition to something else.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

私もやはり同じ意見です。

I also share the same opinion.

彼は忙しい。やはり来られなかった。

He was busy. As expected, he couldn't come.

英語も大事だが、日本語もやはり重要だ。

English is important, but Japanese is also important after all.

4

Still; as before — indicating that a situation remains unchanged.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

引っ越してもやはり朝はコーヒーを飲む。

Even after moving, I still drink coffee in the morning.

年を取ってもやはり彼は優しいままだ。

Even with age, he is still kind as before.

問題が残っているが、やはり希望はある。

Problems remain, but there is still hope.

5

Even so; nonetheless — used to emphasize that something is true despite circumstances or objections.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

失敗したが、やはり諦めたくない。

I failed, but even so I don't want to give up.

反対の意見もあったが、やはり計画を進めることにした。

There were objections, but nonetheless we decided to proceed with the plan.

寒い日だった。それでもやはり彼は外で働き続けた。

It was a cold day. Even so, he kept working outside.

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