Meaning

Primary

Really

Alternatives

As Was Expected, Just As I Thought, As Expected

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

So this doesn't really make much sense in terms of the kanji and word, but it is what it is. Let's remember it this way:

The kanji is fruit so the meaning is really? Like, really really? Because it sounds like you made that up. I really doubt it means really.

It can also mean as was expected or just as I thought, but usually we use it as a way to say, "Really? I don't really believe you..."

Reading

はたして
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

To remember the reading, just imagine yourself snorting out a sharp "HA!" () right before saying the phrase: "HA! Just as I thought."

Context

Context Sentences

果たしてこの計画は成功するのだろうか?

Will this plan really succeed?

私の行動は果たしてあれで正しかったのだろうか?

Was my action really the right one?

あのカフェでコウイチに会えるかもしれないと思っていたら、果たしてその通りになった。

I thought I might be able to meet Koichi at the cafe, and sure enough, I did.

Kanji Composition