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さすが (sasuga): As expected; just what one would expect

さすが

sasuga

Meaning

As expected; just what one would expect

Two original examples

さすが先生、説明が分かりやすいです。

As expected of a teacher, your explanation is easy to understand.

三時間も歩くと、さすがに疲れます。

After walking for three hours, even I get tired.

Usage and distinctions

さすが often recognises an ability or result that fits someone’s reputation. In さすがに it can instead mark reaching a limit or conceding that something is true. It is not interchangeable with every English “of course”.

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