Meaning
案の定 (あんのじょう, annojou) is a JLPT N1 adverb meaning “sure enough, as usual”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 8
案の 定、 彼は 遅刻したな。
Just as I expected, he was late.
案の定、彼は疑念を抱いていた。
Sure enough, he entertained a doubt.
案の定、 彼は 疑念を 抱いていた。
Sure enough, he entertained doubts.
案の定、 彼女は 電話をかけてきた。
She called me up, as I had expected.
案の定、 彼は 第 一 位になった。
As was to be expected, he took the first place.
案の定、 幽霊はバルコニーに 現れた。
Sure enough, the ghost appeared on the balcony.
案の定、あの 業者 今日になって 泣きついてきたよ。
Just like I thought, the contractor came back today, begging for more time.
案の定結果はよくない. As might be expected, the results are poor.案の定彼はそこにいた. Sure enough, he was there.案の定、彼は第一位になった。
As was to be expected, he took the first place.