How to use 当たり前 (あたりまえ)
Meaning of 当たり前
The Japanese verb "当たり前" (あたりまえ, atarimae) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Obvious: Something that is clearly understood or expected.
- Example: それは当たり前のことだ。
- Translation: That's an obvious thing.
- Natural: Refers to something that is normal or expected in a given context.
- Example: 親が子供を愛するのは当たり前だ。
- Translation: It's natural for parents to love their children.
- Common sense: Implies knowledge or behavior that is generally accepted as standard or reasonable.
- Example: それは当たり前の常識だ。
- Translation: That's common sense.
- Of course: Used to affirm something as expected or as a matter of course.
- Example: 当たり前だが、空は青い。
- Translation: Of course, the sky is blue.
- Expected: Something that should happen or be done without question.
- Example: 彼が謝るのは当たり前だ。
- Translation: It's expected that he apologizes.