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How to say "Natural" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "natural", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
当然な
とうぜんな (touzen na)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
当然だ
とうぜんだ (tōzen da)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "natural" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 当然な and 当然だ.
In Japanese, 当然な (とうぜんな (touzen na)) is typically associated with "natural, obvious, as a matter of course, rightful" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Expresses that something is expected, reasonable, or goes without saying. Can also be used as an adverb `当然`..
On the other hand, 当然だ (とうぜんだ (tōzen da)) maps to "natural; as a matter of course; reasonable; obvious" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to express something that is expected, logical, or goes without saying. It emphasizes that a situation or outcome is completely normal and requires no further explanation. The 'だ' can be replaced with 'です' for politeness, or 'である' in more formal writing.. A literal translation of "natural" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "当然な"
努力すれば結果が出るのは当然なことだ。
It's natural that efforts lead to results.
Bilingual Context for "当然だ"
努力すれば報われるのは当然だ。
It's natural that your efforts will be rewarded if you work hard.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "努力すれば結果が出るのは ＿＿＿ ことだ。" (Meaning: "It's natural that efforts lead to results.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "当然な" fits here because it means "natural, obvious, as a matter of course, rightful" in the context of: "It's natural that efforts lead to results.". "当然だ" represents "natural; as a matter of course; reasonable; obvious".