当然(とうぜん)

とうぜん
adverb, na-adjective, noun
naturally, of course
descriptive
1. naturally, of course
Indicating something is expected or obvious given the circumstances.
当然(とうぜん)のことです。
It's only natural.
Common expression
当然(とうぜん)、参加(さんか)します。
Of course, I will participate.
それは当然(とうぜん)の結果(けっか)です。
That is a natural result.
2. proper, reasonable
What is right or expected under the circumstances.
努力(どりょく)すれば成功(せいこう)するのは当然(とうぜん)だ。
It's only natural to succeed if you make an effort.
親(おや)が子供(こども)を心配(しんぱい)するのは当然(とうぜん)のことだ。
It's natural for parents to worry about their children.
怒(おこ)られて当然(とうぜん)だ。
Being scolded is to be expected.

当然(とうぜん) expresses that something is natural or expected.

Forms

  • Adverb: 当然(とうぜん) (naturally, of course)
  • Na-adjective: 当然(とうぜん)な (natural, proper)
  • Noun: 当然(とうぜん)のこと (something natural)

Common patterns

Similar words

  • もちろん: of course (casual affirmation)
  • 当然(とうぜん): naturally (logical expectation)

Related Words

Synonym: もちろん (of course (casual))
Compare: 言(い)うまでもなく (it goes without saying)
Compare: 自明(じめい) (self-evident)
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Added 2026.1.9 20:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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