As Expected, Just Like, Naturally
adverb
A stream containing stones is like… the most natural thing ever. It's just as expected. Note that you'll encounter this being written in kana as well, but the meaning is the same.
さすが
Unfortunately, the reading for this is a total exception that you'll just have to memorize, so here's a mnemonic to help you: Just as expected, I saw Suga (さすが) at the bar again last night… Mr. Suga spends a little too much time at the bar, and we're starting to get worried for him. 流石に Mr. Suga…
すごーい！流石ですね。
Wow, that's amazing! As might be expected of you.
流石のオレでもこれはムリだわ。
Even I can't do this.
流石、ニコラスケイジだね！
It's just like Nic Cage to do that!
ミーティングが七つもあってさ、今日は流石につかれたよ。
I've had seven whole meetings today, so it's no wonder I'm tired.