As Expected
Just Like, Naturally
adverb
A stream containing stones is like… the most natural thing ever. It's just as expected.
Note that you'll encounter this being written in kana as well, but the meaning is the same.
Unfortunately, the reading for this is a total exception that you'll just have to memorize, so here's a mnemonic to help you:
Just as expected, I saw Suga (さすが) at the bar again last night… Mr. Suga spends a little too much time at the bar, and we're starting to get worried for him. 流石に Mr. Suga…
流石につかれた
naturally I'm exhausted
流石にヤバイ
this is truly troubling
流石にマズイ
this is really bad
流石ニコラスケイジ
it's just like Nic Cage to do so
流石お父さんの子
they're a child worthy of their father
流石はニコラスケイジ
it's just like Nic Cage to do so
流石はプロのボクサー
as might be expected of a professional boxer
すごーい!流石ですね。
Wow, that's amazing! As might be expected of you.
流石のオレでもこれはムリだわ。
Even I can't do this.
流石、ニコラスケイジだね!
It's just like Nic Cage to do that!
ミーティングが七つもあってさ、今日は流石につかれたよ。
I've had seven whole meetings today, so it's no wonder I'm tired.