Expectation with はず
Grammar: Opinion, Conjecture, Probability » はず
はず expresses the expectation that something should or is sure to take place. It follows a verb or adjective and is often followed by だ.
Usage
はず is followed by なのに when things don’t turn out as expected. Variations of this are なんだけど, なのだが, and なのですが.
Further Reading
- How to use はず (maggiesensei.com)
- Using 「はず」 to describe an expectation (www.guidetojapanese.org)
Examples
Expecting stew for dinner with はず
At the end of her school day, Chino pauses to think about tonight’s meal.
- チノ:
- 「今日の夕飯はココアさんがシチューを作ってくれるはず…」
- “Cocoa-san should be making stew for dinner today.”
Expecting the residence to be around here with はず
Cocoa gets lost looking for the residence she’ll be staying at. She stops by at a café to rest, and there she asks the barista about it.
- ココア:
- 「香風さんちってこの近くのはずなんだけど知ってる？」
- “The Kafuu residence should be around here, but do you know of it?”
Note the presence of なんだけど.
Expecting to be alone with はず
After Chino shows Cocoa to the changing room, Chino goes to get Cocoa’s uniform. Left alone, Cocoa gets a feeling otherwise.
- ココア:
- 「誰もいないはずなのに誰かに見られているような」
- “Even though I'm sure there isn't anyone (here), I feel like I'm being watched by someone.”
Note the presence of なのに.
