のももっともだ
Meanings
- It's only natural that ~
- It's reasonable that ~
- There's good reason for ~
- No wonder ~
About this pattern
Explanation
のももっともだ is used when you acknowledge that a person's reaction or a certain situation is understandable given the circumstances. It expresses that the preceding clause (often a reason or condition) makes the following behavior or feeling sensible or inevitable. It often conveys sympathy or acceptance with a subtle tone of justification, rather than blame or judgment. Note that の refers to the preceding statement as a whole, not a single word, and もっともだ emphasizes that it is reasonable or natural.
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Example sentences
It's only natural that he was late. The train had been halted because of an accident.
It's only natural that she doesn't apologize. She was spoken to so terribly that it's only natural.
If you're that tired, it's only natural to take a day off.
It's only natural that he forgot to report it. There was a big meeting yesterday and he was busy.
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