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さすが

just as you'd expect (admiring); even (X)

さすが + Noun · さすが(は)〜だ · さすがに

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さすが praises someone or something for living up to their reputation: さすがプロだね, "just what you'd expect from a pro". It's admiration, and it's very common as a compliment: さすがですね!

After さすが, the noun names what they are that explains the quality: さすが先生, さすが日本の電車.

さすがに is different: it means "even (someone like me), as you'd expect": さすがに今日は疲れた, "even I'm tired today". It admits a limit has been reached, and it's often used with negatives: さすがにそれは無理だ, "that really is too much, even for me".

Compare やはり/やっぱり ("as expected"), which is neutral. さすが adds respect.

Examples

  • さすがプロだね。上手じょうずだ。

    Just what you'd expect from a pro. So good.

  • さすが先生せんせい、何なんでも知しっている。

    Just what you'd expect from a teacher. They know everything.

  • 優勝ゆうしょうするなんて、さすがですね。

    You won the championship? Impressive, as always.

  • さすがに今日きょうは疲つかれた。

    Even I'm tired today.

  • さすが日本にほんの電車でんしゃは時間じかんに正確せいかくだ。

    Japanese trains are punctual, just as you'd expect.

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