Meaning

Primary

Of Course

Alternative

Needless To Say

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

You must not consider this a theory, because of course it's a fact. Needless to say, this is the way things are.

This word is often written in kana, but it's worth knowing the kanji version too.

Reading

もちろん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the readings you learned with the kanji. Needless to say, you should be able to read this on your own!

Context

Context Sentences

その商品なら、うちの店にも勿論ありますよ。

Of course we have that product in our store.

日本語も勿論ですが、フランス語も喋れるようになりたいです。

Of course I want to be able to speak Japanese, but I also want to be able to speak French.

勿論、子育ての合間に勉強が出来る人もいるだろうけど、私には難しいです。

Needless to say, there are people who can study in between looking after children, but it's difficult for me.

Kanji Composition