Japanese dictionary
How to say "of course" in Japanese
もちろんもちろん · mochiron
"Of course" in Japanese is もちろん (mochiron). When happily agreeing to an invitation, ぜひ (zehi), "by all means," is common.
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Ways to say "of course" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| もちろんもちろん · mochiron | Of course. |
| 当然とうぜん · tōzen | Naturally; of course (formal). |
| ぜひぜひ · zehi | Of course; by all means (with requests). |
How to use it
もちろんです (mochiron desu) is a polite "Of course."
当然 (tōzen) can sound strong, like "obviously."
Example sentences
- もちろんです。Mochiron desu.Of course.
- もちろん、手伝いますよ。Mochiron, tetsudaimasu yo.Of course I'll help.
- ぜひ行きたいです。Zehi ikitai desu.I'd love to go.
- 英語はもちろん、中国語も話せます。Eigo wa mochiron, Chūgokugo mo hanasemasu.I can speak Chinese, not to mention English.
- 約束を守るのは当然です。Yakusoku o mamoru no wa tōzen desu.Of course you should keep your promises.
- 一緒に来ませんか。ぜひ！Issho ni kimasen ka. Zehi!Would you like to come? Of course!
Questions
What does AはもちろんB mean?
AはもちろんB means "B, not to mention A": 英語はもちろん中国語も (Chinese, not to mention English).
How do you accept an invitation warmly in Japanese?
Say ぜひ (zehi) or ぜひお願いします (zehi onegai shimasu).
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