無論(むろん)

無論(むろん) means "of course" or "needless to say," emphasizing that something is self-evident or beyond question.

ETYMOLOGY:
Literally "without discussion" (無(む) = without + 論(ろん) = argument/discussion).

COMMON PATTERNS:

• 無論(むろん) + statement: Of course, [statement]
• 無論(むろん)のこと: needless to say
• 無論(むろん)〜も: of course ~ too

SIMILAR WORDS:

• もちろん: of course (everyday, conversational)
• 当然(とうぜん): naturally, as expected (emphasizes expectation)
• 言(い)うまでもなく: it goes without saying (very formal)

REGISTER:
無論(むろん) is more formal and literary than もちろん. Common in written Japanese, formal speeches, and academic contexts. In casual conversation, もちろん is preferred.

POSITION:
Typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.