「〜はずだ」 expresses a confident inference based on evidence, while 「〜はずだった」 shifts that expectation into the past and often suggests a mismatch with reality. This guide covers attachment rules, present and future inference, failed expectations, travel dialogues, and a Korean comparison.
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How to Use Japanese 「〜わけだ」: Meaning, Grammar, Uses, and Negative Forms
Rather than memorizing translations such as “no wonder” or “that means,” the key to 「〜わけだ」 is understanding how preceding information leads to a logical conclusion. This article covers its formal-noun structure, attachment rules, three main uses, negative extensions, dialogues, and comparison with Korean 「-는 셈이다」.