～て当然だ JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-て form + 当然だ

Explanation

The ～て当然だ grammar point is used to express that something is natural, obvious, or expected under the circumstances. It can be translated as 'it's natural that', 'as expected', or 'no wonder' in English.

Example sentences

• 彼は毎日勉強しているから、試験に合格して当然だ。

  Since he studies every day, it's only natural that he passes the exam.

  Kare wa mainichi benkyō shite iru kara, shiken ni gōkaku shite tōzen da.

• そのレストランは料理が美味しいので、予約がいっぱいになって当然だ。

  Because that restaurant’s food is delicious, no wonder its reservations are always full.

  Sono resutoran wa ryōri ga oishii node, yoyaku ga ippai ni natte tōzen da.

• 彼女は毎晩練習しているので、上手になって当然だ。

  She practices every night, so it's natural that she becomes skilled.

  Kanojo wa maiban renshū shite iru node, jōzu ni natte tōzen da.

• 彼は仕事で成功していて、お金持ちになって当然だ。

  He has succeeded at his job, so it's only natural that he's become wealthy.

  Kare wa shigoto de seikō shite ite, okanemochi ni natte tōzen da.