1.
of course; needless to say; naturally
Used to state something that is obvious or goes without saying.
無論参加します。
Of course I'll participate.
無論のこと。
Needless to say.
無論、反対する人もいる。
Naturally, there are people who oppose it.
無論 means "of course" or "needless to say," emphasizing that something is self-evident or beyond question.
ETYMOLOGY:
Literally "without discussion" (無 = without + 論 = argument/discussion).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 無論 + statement: Of course, [statement]
- 無論のこと: needless to say
- 無論〜も: of course ~ too
SIMILAR WORDS:
- もちろん: of course (everyday, conversational)
- 当然: naturally, as expected (emphasizes expectation)
- 言うまでもなく: it goes without saying (very formal)
REGISTER:
無論 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.