さすがは – vocab dash

さすがは

Meanings

Expression

1. as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone) (Usually kana)

Other spellings

流石さすがは

Kanji in other spellings

Composed of

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone); still; all the same; after all; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

Adverb

indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

Particle

Examples1

さすがは、王おう子じ様さまですわね。きっとただならない傑けつ物ぶつの素そ質しつをお持もちなのですわ。

Isn't that just what you'd expect from the prince? He certainly has the character of a truly great man.