English–Japanese

“of course” in Japanese

Japanese

Also無論 (muron) · もちろん (mochiron) · もとより (motoyori)

Pronunciation

Romajitōzen

Example

それは当然です。so re wa tō zen de su

Of course it is.

Illustration for 当然 (of course)

How to say “of course” in Japanese

“Of course” in Japanese is 当然 (tōzen).

Presents a fact or outcome as so expected or self-evident that no special explanation is needed.

Full entry for 当然: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 当然

彼女が選ばれたのは当然です。kano jo ga era ba re ta no wa tō zen de su

It is only natural that she was chosen.

Tips for using 当然

  • English speakers may hear "of course" as casual agreement, while 当然 (tōzen) can also describe an expected outcome in phrases such as 当然の結果 (tōzen no kekka).

Other Japanese words for “of course”

私は無論参加します。watashi wa mu ron san ka shi ma su

Of course, I will participate.

もちろん、行きます。mo chi ro n i ki ma su

Of course, I will go.

これはもとより私の仕事です。ko re wa mo to yo ri watashi no shi goto de su

This is, of course, my job.

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