やっぱり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word やっぱり
1
as expected; sure enough; just as one thought
Examples
やっぱり、あなたは私の思ったとおりの人だった。
You're just the kind of person I imagined you'd be.
2
after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case
Examples
やっぱり何とかやってのけたね。
You managed it after all.
北海道に行ったら、やっぱり海の幸を食べないと行った意味がないでしょう。
A trip to Hokkaido is not a trip to Hokkaido unless you try the seafood.
3
too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either
4
still; as before
Examples
私たちの家は快適ですが、やっぱり前の家がなつかしい。
Our house is nice, but I still miss the old one.
5
all the same; even so; still; nonetheless
Examples
疲れているが、やっぱり行くつもりだ。
I'm tired, but I'm going anyway.
Kanji in this Word
矢
5 strokes
Frequency: 1294
JLPT N1
Grade 2
Meanings
dart
arrow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や
張
11 strokes
Frequency: 403
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
counter for bows & stringed instruments
stretch
spread
put up (tent)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.る
-は.り
-ば.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はり
わり
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