No. 976 in Japanese
当たり前
Something obvious, natural, or taken for granted.
In a sentence
成功するためには努力するのが当たり前です。
To achieve success, it is natural to make an effort.
Here, 当たり前 (atarimae) is used to highlight a generally accepted standard or expectation—that making an effort is essential for success.
雨が降ったら濡れるのは当たり前です。
If it rains, getting wet is to be expected.
In this sentence, 当たり前 is used to denote something that is natural or inevitable.
彼が怒るのは当たり前だと思います。
I think it's understandable that he is angry.
Here, 当たり前 is used to convey that a certain reaction or behavior is justified or reasonable given the circumstances.
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