のも当然だ【のもとうぜんだ】

The expression のも当然だ is used to convey that something is only natural or no wonder given the circumstances. It emphasizes that a result or reaction is entirely expected and reasonable based on what preceded it.

The structure attaches to a verb or clause in plain form + のもとうぜん当然だ. It literally means "it is also natural that ~," but is best translated as "it's no wonder that ~" or "it's only natural that ~."

Usage notes

This pattern is used when the speaker agrees with or validates a situation, explaining that the outcome makes perfect sense. It often appears with reasoning markers like のだから, から, or ので to state the reason explicitly.

The pattern can also be used in the polite form のも当然です.

Related expressions

• のもむりはない無理はない: A close synonym meaning "it's understandable that ~," often carrying a more empathetic or sympathetic nuance.
• とうぜん当然のことだ: A simpler way to say "it's only natural" without embedding a clause.
• はずだ: Expresses expectation ("should be"), but does not carry the same validating or emphatic tone as のも当然だ.