English–Japanese
“obvious” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiatarimae
Example
それは当たり前です。so re wa a ta ri mae de su
That is obvious.
How to say “obvious” in Japanese
“Obvious” in Japanese is 当たり前 (atarimae).
It treats a state or result as the proper and expected one rather than something surprising or unusual.
Example sentences with 当たり前
初めての人が間違えるのは当たり前です。haji me te no hito ga ma chiga e ru no wa a ta ri mae de su
It is natural for beginners to make mistakes.
Tips for using 当たり前
- In everyday Japanese, 当たり前のこと (atarimae no koto) can mean "only natural" rather than simply "obvious," and it can describe an expected duty or result.