🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "Of course" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
もちろん
"Of course" in Japanese · say it like mochiron

The most natural way to say "Of course" in Japanese is もちろん. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

当然
more formal, often used in written contexts
当たり前
casual, implies something is obvious

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to affirm something positively. It can be used in both casual and formal conversations. It's a way to express agreement or acknowledgment of a statement or question.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
もちろん、行きます。Of course, I will go.
それはもちろんです。That is of course.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse もちろん with もちろんです, which is more formal and may sound overly polite in casual conversations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear もちろん, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use もちろん in formal writing?

Yes, but it's better to use 当然 in very formal contexts.

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