N4 Grammar: はずだ (hazu da) – Meaning

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It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. 

In this post, We will talk about JLPT N4 Grammar: はずだ

N4 Grammar: はずだ (hazu da) – Meaning

はずだ (hazuda) is a grammatical construction in Japanese that is used to express an expected or supposed state or situation. It is often translated as “should be,” “must be,” or “ought to be.”

In general, はずだ is used to express a logical or reasonable expectation, based on what is known or assumed about the situation. It is often used in combination with the past tense, to express an expectation about something that has already happened or is supposed to have happened.

Form

Verb (dictionary form)

Noun + の はずだ

な-adjective + な

い-adjective + い

Here are 10 sentences using はずだ:

  1. テストは明日までに完了するはずだ。 (The test should be completed by tomorrow.)
  2. この辞書は日本語と英語の両方を載っているはずだ。 (This dictionary should have both Japanese and English.)
  3. 彼女は今日会社に来るはずだった。 (She should have come to the company today.)
  4. このレストランは美味しい料理を出すはずだ。 (This restaurant should serve delicious dishes.)
  5. この車はもう修理されているはずだ。 (This car should already be repaired.)
  6. 彼はもう寝ているはずだ。 (He should already be sleeping.)
  7. この薬は痛みを減らすはずだ。 (This medicine should reduce pain.)
  8. このデータは削除されているはずだ。 (This data should have been deleted.)
  9. この本は英語で書かれているはずだ。 (This book should be written in English.)
  10. 彼女は今、新しい仕事を始めるはずだ。 (She should be starting a new job now.)

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