果たして
はたして
Also written 果して
Meanings
- Adverb as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough
- really; actually; ever (used in interrogative and hypothetical sentences)
Kanji
- 果 fruit. Read as はたす.
Example sentences
- そのうわさは果たして本当だろうか。
Can the rumor be true? - だめだろうと思っていたが果たして失敗だった。
I was afraid it would not work out well and sure enough it failed. - これははたして彼の書いた物だろうか。
Could this be his writing? - この組織は幹部ばかりが名を連ね、果たして決断を下せるのか怪しいものだ。
Since in this organization they're all chiefs and no Indians, it's a wonder any decisions get made. - 果たして子供がそんな残酷なことをするだろうか。
Can a child do such a cruel thing?
Common phrases
- 果たしてくる