Learn JLPT N4 Grammar: はずです (hazu desu)

Learn JLPT N4 Grammar: はずです (hazu desu)

Meaning: must; Definitely

How to use:
Vる/Vない　+　はずです
Aい　 +　はずです
na Adj な　+　はずです
N の　 +　はずです

Explain:
This sentence pattern indicates that the speaker, on some basis, can say that it is certain that it will happen.

This sentence pattern is used to show that the speaker is convinced of it
This sentence pattern is used to express remorse, regret, and doubt.

Example sentences:

1. 今10時半ですから、銀行は開いているはずです。
Ima 10 jihan desu kara, ginkou wa aiteiru hazu desu.
It’s ten-thirty so the bank must be open.

2. ちゃんとかばんに入れたはずなのに、家に帰ってみると財布がない。
Chanto kaban ni ireta hazunanoni,-ka ni kaette miruto saifu ga nai.
I carefully put it in the basket, but when I got home, the purse was nowhere to be found.

3. 彼女は病気になったですから、来ないはずですね。
Kanojo wa byouki ni natta desukara, konai hazu desu.
She’s sick so she probably won’t come.

4. 山田さんも明日の会議に出席するんですか?
Yamada-san mo ashita no kaigi ni shusseki suru ndesu ka?
Will Mr. Yamada also attend tomorrow’s meeting?

来るはずですよ。明日電話がありましたから。
Kuru hazu desu yo. Ashita denwa ga arimashitakara.
Có lẽ là có, anh ấy đã gọi vào sáng nay để nói rằng anh ấy sẽ đi

5. 書類、間違っていたよ。
Shorui, machigatte ita yo.
This document is wrong

えっ、よく確かめたはずなんですけど。すみません。
E~, yoku tashikameta hazuna ndesukedo. Sumimasen.
Really? I have checked it thoroughly. Sorry.