予想どおり

as expected

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as expected Used when something happens or is true in the way that was predicted. どおり means “in accordance with” or “as.”

JA: 予想どおり、試験は難しかった。

EN: As expected, the exam was difficult.

It’s very serious, just as expected.

— どん底作家の人生に幸あれ! (2019)

As expected, the virus entered the brain.

— グエムル -漢江の怪物- (2006)

ティンキー･ウィンキーは君たちの予想どおりティンキー･ウィンキー戻ってきたとも

Tinky Winky came back, just as you expected.

— 28年後... 白骨の神殿 (2026)

Just as expected.

— きっと、うまくいく (2009)