果たして
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hatashite
as was expected; sure enough; really
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果たして
hatashite
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as was expected; sure enough; really
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading hatashite
Post ID 51022
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📝 Usage Notes

as was expected; sure enough; really

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
果たして
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Press Hear it and repeat 果たして three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using 果たして. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 果たして mean?
As was expected; sure enough; really
What JLPT level is 果たして?
JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 果たして in a sentence?
Attach 果たして (hatashite) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 果たして formal or casual Japanese?
果たして is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember 果たして long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.