Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. as expected; sure enough; just as one thought
ほらやっぱり来た！See? Sure enough, here they come!
2. after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case
えーと、こんな状態だし、今日はやっぱりご飯やめとく？Um, given the state of things, should we skip dinner today after all?
3. too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either
4. still; as before
5. all the same; even so; still; nonetheless
でも、私はやっぱりいいです。But I think I'll pass all the same.