“As was expected” in Japanese
Short answer
As was expected in Japanese is “果たして” (hatashite). Full meaning: as was expected, just as one thought, sure enough; really, actually, ever.
Other ways to say “As was expected” in Japanese
果然
kazen as was expected, sure enough
果して
hatashite as was expected, just as one thought, sure enough; really, actually, ever
はたして
hatashite as was expected, just as one thought, sure enough; really, actually, ever
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