synonym Comparative
やっぱり
VS
〜につれて
Differences Between "やっぱり" and "〜につれて"
Option A
やっぱり
Meaning
as expected; after all; also (colloquial for やはり)
Reading
やっぱり (yappari)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はやっぱり優しい人だ。
He is a kind person after all.
Option B
〜につれて
Meaning
as X happens, Y also happens (correlation)
Reading
〜につれて (〜ni tsurete)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
時間が経つにつれて、記憶が薄れていった。
As time passed, my memories faded.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(as expected; after all; also (colloquial for やはり))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- やっぱり: A colloquial form of 「やはり」. Used when a situation turns out as expected, or when reaffirming something already known or understood. Can also mean "after all" or "still", often emphasizing a preference.
- 〜につれて: Expresses a proportional or correlational relationship. As X changes or progresses, Y also changes in a corresponding way. Often used for gradual changes or trends. (N + につれて, V-る + につれて)
- やっぱり: A colloquial form of 「やはり」. Used when a situation turns out as expected, or when reaffirming something already known or understood. Can also mean "after all" or "still", often emphasizing a preference.
- 〜につれて: Expresses a proportional or correlational relationship. As X changes or progresses, Y also changes in a corresponding way. Often used for gradual changes or trends. (N + につれて, V-る + につれて)
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