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JLPT N4 Elementary

筈

「はず」

Expresses a logical expectation that something is supposed to be true or happen.

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筈 rarely used kanji
Grammatical Noun

Supposed to" / "Expected to"

Indicates a firm expectation that an outcome is natural or inevitable based on available evidence or logic.

Example

薬 を 飲んだ から 、 もう 熱 は 下がる はず です 。

I took the medicine, so my fever should go down now.

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筈 (はず)
はず
Expresses a logical expectation that something is supposed to be true or happen.
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