もちろん

mochiron

adverb★Beginner— of course

informal

Used to express agreement or confirmation, often implying that something is obvious or expected.

「明日は休みですか？」「もちろんです。」

'Is tomorrow a holiday?' 'Of course it is.'

「この問題、解けますか？」「もちろん解けますよ。」

'Can you solve this problem?' 'Of course I can.'

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Often used to reassure or confirm something that is already known or expected.

Collocations

of course

of course (polite)

Use 'もちろんです' in formal or polite contexts, while 'もちろん' is more casual.

Use 'もちろん' to confirm something that is obvious or expected.

Derived from the verb 'もつ' (to hold) + 'ちろん' (obviously), emphasizing certainty or obviousness.

Commonly used in casual and formal contexts to confirm or agree with something. Can be softened with 'もちろんです' in polite speech.

も

emphasis

prefix

ちろん

obviously

root

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