当然
とうぜん
touzen
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 3 — supplementary

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当然 (とうぜん (touzen)) means "Natural". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Natural

Also : Obvious · Just · Proper · Inevitable

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Example Sentences

失礼なことをすれば謝るのは当然だ。

しつれいなことをすればあやまるのはとうぜんだ。

It is obvious to apologize if you do something rude.

彼が選ばれるのは当然だ。

かれがえらばれるのはとうぜんだ。

It is obvious that he would be chosen.

Kanji in this word

当
to hit
Kunあ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる
Onとう
JLPT N3
然
Sort of thing
Kunしか、しか.り、しか.し
Onぜん、ねん
JLPT N3

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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