流石(さすが)

さすが
adverb / na-adjective
as expected, truly, indeed
1. as expected, as one would expect
Expressing that something meets one's expectations, often with admiration.
さすがプロだ。
As expected of a professional.
さすが先生(せんせい)、よく知(し)っている。
As expected of a teacher, you know well.
さすが東京(とうきょう)だ。店(みせ)がたくさんある。
Tokyo is amazing as expected. There are many stores.
2. even (someone), even for (someone)
Indicating that even someone with known abilities or characteristics is affected.
さすがに疲(つか)れた。
I'm truly tired.
さすがの彼(かれ)も、これには驚(おどろ)いた。
Even he was surprised by this.
さすがに三日(みっか)も寝(ね)ないと体(からだ)がつらい。
Even for me, going three days without sleep is hard on the body.

流石(さすが) is often written in hiragana. It expresses that something meets (or exceeds) expectations based on reputation.

Usage patterns:

  • さすが（だ） - as expected (of someone/something)
  • さすがに - indeed, truly (often with slight concession)
  • さすがの〜も - even ~ (someone remarkable)

Nuances:

  • さすがプロだ = "As expected of a pro" (admiration)
  • さすがに無理(むり)だ = "That's truly impossible" (even considering everything)
  • さすがの彼(かれ)も = "Even he" (despite his usual abilities)

The kanji 流石(さすが) is an ateji (phonetic kanji) and is often written in hiragana.

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Added 2026.1.13 20:15 · Revised 2026.2.5 17:35
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