No. 3,791 in Japanese
はたして
"Indeed," "really," or "as expected" (used to express doubt, expectation, or curiosity).
In a sentence
はたして彼は真実を話しているのだろうか？
Is he really telling the truth?
In this sentence, 'はたして' is used to convey doubt or curiosity about a statement's truth or validity, often implying skepticism.
はたして、彼女は努力の結果、目標を達成した。
Indeed, she achieved her goal through her efforts.
Here, 'はたして' emphasizes that the outcome was as expected, often used to confirm anticipated results.
はたしてその計画は成功するのか、誰もわからない。
Whether or not that plan will succeed, no one knows.
In this context, 'はたして' expresses uncertainty about the success, adding a rhetorical or pondering tone.
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