はず

should (be), bound (to be), expected (to be), must (be)

JLPT N4

Details

Part of Speech:
Auxiliary
Romaji:
hazu

Example Sentences

明日は雨筈なのに、傘を忘れた

It's supposed to rain tomorrow, but I forgot my umbrella.

この店は高級筈なのに、値段が安い

This store is supposed to be high-end, but the price is low.

来週はテスト筈なのに、勉強してない

I'm supposed to take a test next week, but I haven't studied.