当たり前

あたりまえ

Natural, obvious, matter of course

N3na-adjective·atarimae

How to remember it

当たる (to hit) + 前 (before): it hits the expected mark, so it feels obvious.

Example sentences

  • 毎日歯を磨くのは当たり前のことだ。

    まいにちはをみがくのはあたりまえのことだ。

    Brushing your teeth every day is a matter of course.

  • 彼が成功するのは当たり前だ。

    かれがせいこうするのはあたりまえだ。

    It's only natural that he succeeds.

Usage

Functions as a noun or na-adjective; common in 〜のは当たり前だ (it goes without saying).

Related words

当たる当然普通

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