N3
とうぜんだ (tōzen da)
当然だ
natural; as a matter of course; reasonable; obvious
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "当然だ"!
友達の誕生日を祝うのは、_______ことです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 友達の誕生日を祝うことは、普通で期待される行いです。「当然だ」が最も適切です。
English: Celebrating a friend's birthday is a normal and expected action. '当然だ' is the most appropriate.
English: Celebrating a friend's birthday is a normal and expected action. '当然だ' is the most appropriate.
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