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 in sentence

Typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.