はず

Meaning & usage

I expect that ~; it is expected that ~; ~ is expected to; I am fairly certain that ~; should; ought to; it is natural that ~; no wonder ~ | A dependant noun which expresses the speaker’s expectation that something will take place or took place or that someone/something is or was in some state.

Example sentences 5

1. あの本は高かったはずだ。

   I expect that book was expensive.

2. そのアパートは奇麗なはずです。

   I expect that apartment is clean.

3. カールソンさんは昔先生だったはずだ。

   I'm fairly sure that Ms. Carlson was a teacher before.

4. クラークさんはパーティーに行くはずだ・です。

   I expect that Mr. Clark will go to the party.

5. 大野先生はサンドラを知っているはずです。

   I expect that Professor Ono knows Sandra.