N3expectationassumption
～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ
Quick answer
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ means "Should be / It is expected that / Supposed to". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Should be / It is expected that / Supposed to
Explanation
Expresses a strong expectation or assumption based on logical reasoning.
Examples
彼は今日来るはずです。
かれはきょうくるはずです。
He should be coming today.
この店はもう閉まっているはずだ。
このみせはもうしまっているはずだ。
This shop should already be closed.
Practice this grammar
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ
Which sentence correctly uses "～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected"?