1.
naturally, of course
Indicating something is expected or obvious given the circumstances.
当然のことです。
It's only natural.
Common expression
当然、参加します。
Of course, I will participate.
それは当然の結果です。
That is a natural result.
2.
proper, reasonable
What is right or expected under the circumstances.
努力すれば成功するのは当然だ。
It's only natural to succeed if you make an effort.
親が子供を心配するのは当然のことだ。
It's natural for parents to worry about their children.
怒られて当然だ。
Being scolded is to be expected.
当然 expresses that something is natural or expected.
FORMS:
- Adverb: 当然 (naturally, of course)
- Na-adjective: 当然な (natural, proper)
- Noun: 当然のこと (something natural)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 当然のことながら (naturally, as expected)
- ～は当然だ (~ is natural/expected)
- 当然の権利 (natural right)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- もちろん: of course (casual affirmation)
- 当然: naturally (logical expectation)