This is the 354th most frequent Japanese word.
ハズ
"ハズ" (hazu) means "should" or "supposed to."
In this sentence, 'ハズ' expresses an expected assumption or belief based on certain information or reasoning.
彼はここにいるハズです。
He should be here.
In this context, 'ハズ' is used to indicate an expectation that contrasts with the outcome.
その映画は面白いハズなのに、少し退屈だった。
The movie was expected to be interesting, but it was somewhat boring.
Here, 'ハズ' conveys a sense of confidence in an expected outcome based on understanding or rationale.