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What does はず (hazu) mean?

はず means should be, supposed to be (expectation).

Quick facts
Readingはず
Romajihazu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
はず
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkhazu

should be, supposed to be (expectation)

Example sentences

  • He should be coming here today.

  • That shop should still be open.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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