案の定
🃏 Flashcard
案の定
an no jou
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just as one thought; sure enough
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
an no jou
Post ID
51192
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
just as one thought; sure enough
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
案の定
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat 案の定 three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using 案の定. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 案の定 mean?
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Just as one thought; sure enough
What JLPT level is 案の定?
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JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use 案の定 in a sentence?
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Attach 案の定 (an no jou) 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 案の定 formal or casual Japanese?
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案の定 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 案の定 long-term?
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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.