あんのじょう
案の定
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
N5Common wordAdverb
Adverb
as expected•just as one thought•as feared•sure enough
Example Sentences
案の定、彼は第一位になった。
As was to be expected, he took the first place.
案の定、彼は疑念を抱いていた。
Sure enough, he entertained doubts.
案の定、彼女は電話をかけてきた。
She called me up, as I had expected.
案の定、幽霊はバルコニーに現れた。
Sure enough, the ghost appeared on the balcony.
案の定、あの業者今日になって泣きついてきたよ。
Just like I thought, the contractor came back today, begging for more time.