Example Sentences#

1. “곶감은 역시 무서운 괴물이구나!”¹
   “So, dried persimmons really are terrifying monsters after all!”
   • 역시 is an adverb primarily used to confirm or affirm expectations, often conveying that something happened as predicted, is consistent with a known pattern, or aligns with prior assumptions or beliefs. Depending on context, it can carry nuances such as ‘as expected’, ‘indeed’, ‘after all’, ‘sure enough’, ‘I knew it’, or ‘as usual’. It can confirm predictions, acknowledge characteristic behavior, highlight competence, express admiration, or even be used playfully when expectations are subverted. In formal contexts, it can also mean ‘also’ when expressing agreement.