はたして

果たして

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough

N5Common wordAdverb
Adverb
as was expectedjust as one thoughtsure enough
Adverb
reallyactuallyever

Example Sentences

はたして(かれ)(はなし)は本当だろうか。

Can his story be true?

その知らせははたして本当だろうか。

Can the news be true?

そのニュースははたして本当かしら。

Can the news be true?

そのうわさは果たして本当だろうか。

Can the rumor be true?

これははたして(かれ)の書いた(もの)だろうか。

Could this be his writing?