あんannoじょうjou
1.

An expression used to confirm that an expected outcome or event has occurred, often implying that the realization of this outcome aligns with prior assumptions or predictions.

2.

A phrase that conveys a sense of inevitability, typically used when discussing negative situations or disappointments that were anticipated, reinforcing the notion that one’s expectations were accurate.

3.

A term that reflects the experience of encountering a situation that unfolds precisely as anticipated, often suggesting an air of resignation or familiarity with the predictability of the circumstances.

Example:

案の定、彼は疑念を抱いていた。