1.
as expected; just as predicted; as anticipated
Indicates that something turned out the way it was predicted or expected beforehand.
予想通り雨が降った。
It rained, just as expected.
試合は予想通りの結果になった。
The match ended with the expected result.
予想通り、あのプロジェクトは予算オーバーになってしまった。
As expected, that project went over budget.
USAGE:
Can function as an adverb modifying a verb or as a noun with の. The pattern ～通り (as per ~, just like ~) is productive and can be used with many nouns: 計画通り (as planned), 時間通り (on time).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 予想通りの結果 (the expected result)
- 予想通りの展開 (an expected development)
- 予想通りに進む (to proceed as expected)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 案の定: as expected — slightly literary, often implies a negative outcome
- やっぱり: as expected — colloquial, commonly used in conversation