This is the 476th most frequent Japanese word.
やはり
"やはり" means "as expected," "still," or "after all."
In this sentence, 'やはり' is used to express an expected conclusion or opinion, emphasizing the speaker's confirmation or agreement with a known fact.
やはり日本の料理は美味しいですね。
As expected, Japanese food is delicious.
Here, 'やはり' conveys that the outcome aligns with observations or indications made earlier, fulfilling expectations.
雨が降りそうでしたが、やはり降りました。
It looked like it was going to rain, and indeed it rained.
In this example, 'やはり' is used to signify surprise or admiration that something happened contrary to possible odds, highlighting an anticipated yet uncertain action.