Lingakuさすが
Frequency rank: 893. – 894.
- as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)word usually written using kana alone
- still; all the same; after allword usually written using kana aloneusu. as 〜にsee also さすがに
- even ... (e.g. "even a genius")word usually written using kana aloneas さすがの...も
adverb (fukushi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
adverb (fukushi)
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- as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
- still; all the same; after all
- even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
"さすが" is used to express that something happened as one would have predicted or expected, based on prior knowledge or reputation.
In this sense, "さすが" is used to express a nuance of agreement or acknowledgment, while still maintaining a certain level of surprise or admiration.
All the same, his performance was great.
When used with "さすがに," it emphasizes that the described quality or action is remarkable or unexpected, even for the subject mentioned.
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Isn't that just what you'd expect from the prince? He certainly has the character of a truly great man.
Just what you'd expect of a young lady, you certainly weren't left to live as you pleased.