もちろん
もちろん
adverb
of course; certainly; naturally
1.
of course, certainly
Expresses that something is obvious or goes without saying.
2.
naturally, needless to say
Indicates that something is expected as a matter of course.
It's a movie that not only children but also adults can enjoy.
〜はもちろん、〜も pattern
Work is naturally important, but you should also take care of your health.
Needless to say she works, and she also does all the housework and childcare by herself.
もちろん is an adverb meaning 'of course' or 'naturally.'
Position: Usually at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
[Register: Neutral]
Common patterns:
- 〜はもちろん、〜も: not only ~ but also ~ (naturally ~, and also ~)
- 日本はもちろん、世界中で有名だ (Famous not only in Japan but worldwide)
Usage notes:
- Used to express agreement enthusiastically
- Can also be used rhetorically: もちろん〜だが... (Of course ~ but...)
- Be careful not to overuse, as it might sound condescending
Orthography: Usually written in hiragana. The kanji 勿論 exists but is rarely used.
Similar expressions:
- もちろん vs. 当然(とうぜん): 当然 is more formal and can have a sense of 'it's only natural that...'