やはり

Also written 矢張り

Meanings

1. Adverb as expected; sure enough; just as one thought See also: やっぱり.
2. after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case See also: やっぱり.
3. too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either See also: やっぱり.
4. still; as before See also: やっぱり.
5. all the same; even so; still; nonetheless See also: やっぱり.

Example sentences

• 君の言うことは認めるが、やはり君は間違っていると思う。
  Admitting what you say, I still think you are mistaken.
• 君の計画が筋の通ったものであることは認めるけれど、それを実行するのはやはりとても難しいと思うよ。
  Admittedly your plan makes sense, but I still think it will be very hard to carry out.
• 気分が悪いけどやはり出かけるつもりです。
  I'm feeling ill, but I intend to go out anyhow.
• 奇妙に思えるが、それでもやはりそれは事実だ。
  It sounds strange, but it is true none the less.
• 皆は反対したが、それでもやはり彼らは結婚した。
  Everyone opposed it, but they got married all the same.

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