~て当然だ
〜te tōzen da
Formation
Verb-て form + 当然だ
Expresses that something is natural or expected.
When to use
て当然だ: it is only natural that (怒って当然だ).
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
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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.
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She practices every night, so it's natural that she becomes skilled.
Kanojo wa maiban renshū shite iru node, jōzu ni natte tōzen da.
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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.
Naturally (Of Course / Understandably)
Corpus examples (7)
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It's obvious why you have a stomachache.
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There is good reason for her to get scolded.
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A person who steals deserves punishment.
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Her work in school warranted her good grades.
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That's perfectly natural.
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There ought to be a better bus service.
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At your age, you ought to know better.