のももっともだno mo motto mo da“no wonder; only natural”

のももっともだ means no wonder; only natural. It is a JLPT N2 Japanese grammar pattern used to say someone’s reaction or a result is understandable.

This grammar point often appears in advanced reading, formal writing, notices, essays, and careful conversation. If you want to read Japanese with more nuance, のももっともだ is a useful pattern to learn because it shows the speaker’s logic, stance, or emphasis.

What does のももっともだ mean?

Use のももっともだ when you want to say someone’s reaction or a result is understandable.

Natural translations include:

• no wonder; only natural
• depending on context
• in a way that matches the speaker’s emphasis

How to form のももっともだ

Plain form + のももっともだ

Examples of the pattern:

• 彼が怒るのももっともだ。
• あれだけ練習したのだから
• 説明が足りなかったので

When is のももっともだ used?

Use のももっともだ in situations like:

• reading formal explanations, announcements, or essays
• making a point more precise than a basic grammar pattern would
• connecting two ideas with a clear nuance

Tone and register:

• usually neutral to formal
• common in JLPT N2 reading passages, news, notices, and business-like writing

のももっともだ example sentences

• 彼が怒るのももっともだ。 — It is no wonder he is angry.
• あれだけ練習したのだから、合格したのももっともだ。 — Since she practiced that much, it is only natural that she passed.
• 説明が足りなかったので、誤解されたのももっともだ。 — Because the explanation was insufficient, it is no wonder there was a misunderstanding.
• 毎日残業しているなら、疲れるのももっともだ。 — If you work overtime every day, it is only natural to be tired.
• 突然中止になったのだから、みんなが困るのももっともだ。 — Since it was suddenly canceled, it is no wonder everyone is troubled.

After reading each sentence, ask what job のももっともだ is doing. Is it limiting, adding, conceding, asserting, or describing a condition?

Nuance of のももっともだ

The key nuance is say someone’s reaction or a result is understandable.

For example:

• In formal writing, のももっともだ often sounds more precise than a casual equivalent.
• Compared with のは当然だ, it has a different tone or scope even when the English translation looks similar.

のももっともだ vs のは当然だ

のももっともだ:

• fits the N2 nuance explained above
• often sounds more specific, formal, or emphatic

のは当然だ:

• is usually broader, simpler, or used in a different register
• may be better in casual conversation depending on the sentence

Quick contrast examples:

• 彼が怒るのももっともだ。
• Try rewriting the sentence with のは当然だ and notice whether the tone or meaning changes.

Common mistakes with のももっともだ

Watch out for these mistakes:

• Translating it too literally and missing the function in context
• Confusing it with のは当然だ just because the English translation overlaps
• Using it in casual speech when a simpler pattern would sound more natural

A helpful practice method is to write one sentence with のももっともだ, then compare it with a related grammar point. Explain the difference in your own words.

Is のももっともだ on the JLPT?

Yes. のももっともだ is commonly taught as JLPT N2 grammar.

That means learners should be able to:

• recognize it in reading
• understand its nuance in context
• use it in simple original sentences

Practice questions for のももっともだ

• Write one sentence that clearly needs のももっともだ.
• Write a second sentence with のは当然だ and compare the nuance.
• Find a notice, article, or dialogue where this kind of meaning would be natural.

Learning path for のももっともだ

To learn のももっともだ efficiently, follow a path that matches this pattern’s real function.

1. First review the formation so the base structure feels natural.
2. Then compare のももっともだ with のは当然だ and the related lessons below.
3. Finally, write your own sentence where the context makes のももっともだ necessary.

Related grammar to review next

• n2 mo touzen da — it’s only natural; no wonder; might as well.
• n4 hazu da — should be; expected to be.
• n2 koto da — should do~ (used for suggestions or giving advice).

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