想定内（そうていない）

JLPT N4　·　noun

Meaning: as expected / anticipated

Example sentences

• その反応は想定内だった。 — That reaction was as expected.
• 問題が起きたが、すべて想定内だ。 — A problem came up, but it was all within expectations.

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