～さすが（に）
sasuga ni
As expected; even so at this point
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
さすがに + clause
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Can praise someone as living up to expectations or acknowledge that a limit has finally been reached.
Examples 例文
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三時間も会議が続くと、さすがに疲れる。
When the meeting lasts three hours, even I get tired.
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三時間も試験が続くと、さすがに疲れる。
When the exam lasts three hours, even I get tired.
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三時間も研修が続くと、さすがに疲れる。
When the training session lasts three hours, even I get tired.
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三時間も発表会が続くと、さすがに疲れる。
When the presentation event lasts three hours, even I get tired.
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三時間も面接が続くと、さすがに疲れる。
When the interview lasts three hours, even I get tired.
How related patterns differ 比較
さらに adds or increases; 何といっても singles out the strongest feature, while 何しろ gives a salient reason. さすがに can meet expectations or acknowledge a limit. いったい intensifies a question, 万一 anticipates a risk, and たちまち marks rapid change.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～さすが（に） | As expected; even so at this point | 三時間も会議が続くと、さすがに疲れる。 When the meeting lasts three hours, even I get tired. |
| ～いったい | What on earth; in the world | いったい、会議はいつ始まるのですか。 When on earth does the meeting start? |
| ～さらに | Furthermore; even more | 会議の前に、さらに一時間準備した。 Before the meeting, I spent a further hour preparing. |
| 何といっても | Above all; after all | この会議では、何といっても事前の準備が大切だ。 For this event, the meeting, advance preparation matters above all. |
| ～まんいち（万一） | If by any chance; in the unlikely event | 万一、会議が延期されたら、すぐに連絡します。 If the meeting is postponed, I will contact you immediately. |
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