はたして

はたして · hatashite

JLPT N2

Meaning

really, truly (when used with a question or doubt); as expected, sure enough (when used to confirm an expectation)

Examples

• はたして彼の言うことは本当だろうか？ — Is what he says really true?
• 彼ははたして約束を守るだろうか。 — Will he really keep his promise?
• はたして、彼の予想通り、試合は引き分けに終わった。 — As expected, just as he predicted, the game ended in a draw.