This is the 986th most frequent Japanese word.
果たして
"果たして" means "as expected" or "really" (often used to express doubt or expectation).
In this sentence, 果たして is used to express a sense of curiosity or doubt about whether the conclusion will be consistent with expectations.
果たして彼は試験に合格することができるだろうか。
Will he really be able to pass the exam?
Here, 果たして conveys the realization that something is consistent with what was anticipated or considered.
果たして、彼女の話は本当だった。
Indeed, her story was true.
In this example, 果たして introduces a question or speculation about the truth or result of something.