て当然だ
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
natural
as a matter of course
of course
naturally expected
Usage
Vて当然だ
い-adjective くて当然だ
な-adjective で当然だ
Noun + で当然だ
Explanation
The phrase て当然だ expresses that something is natural, obvious, or to be expected in a given situation. It emphasizes that a certain action or state should occur as a matter of course, often implying that not doing so would be unusual or inappropriate. It can carry a neutral or mildly assertive tone, and can sound judgmental or confident depending on context and delivery.
約束を守って当然だ。
やくそくをまもってとうぜんだ。
It's natural to keep one's promises.
規則を守って当然だ。
きそくをまもってとうぜんだ。
It's natural to follow the rules.
子どもに嘘をつくなんて、許されて当然だ。
こどもにうそをつくなんて、ゆるされてとうぜんだ。
Lying to a child is something that would naturally be forgiven.
彼は約束を守って当然だ。
かれは やくそくを まもって とうぜんだ。
He should keep his promises; it's natural for him to do so.
遅刻しては困る。遅刻して当然だ。
ちこくしてはこまる。ちこくしてとうぜんだ。
Being late causes trouble; it’s natural to not be late.