Meaning & usage
やはり is an adverb that works with the surrounding sentence, not a word that attaches to another. It appears mid-sentence, often after a clause ending in が, to show that a conclusion or feeling holds even in spite of what was just said.
Example sentences 8
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君の言うことは認めるが、やはり私の方が正しいと思う。
While I accept what you say, I still think I'm right.
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あなたは信じないかもしれないが、それはやはり事実だ。
You may not believe it, but it is nonetheless true.
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彼女には多く欠点があるが、やはり私は信頼している。
She has many faults, but I trust her none the less.
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彼女には欠点があるが、それでもやはり彼女が好きだ。
I like her none the less for her faults.
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彼は大きな欠点もあるが、やはり偉大な学者だと思う。
He has some grave defects, but I think he is a great scholar all the same.
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君の言うことは認めるが、やはり君は間違っていると思う。
Admitting what you say, I still think you are mistaken.
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妻に欠点はある。でもやはり私は彼女を愛している。
My wife has faults. None the less, I love her.
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あなたの言う事は認めるが、やはり彼は間違っていると思う。
Admitting what you say, I still think he is wrong.