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やっぱり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word やっぱり.
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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.
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