“Of course” in Japanese is もちろん, pronounced mochiron.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
An enthusiastic yes. Add です to be polite: もちろんです.
Example sentences
- 一緒に行きませんか。もちろん！いっしょにいきませんか。もちろん！Shall we go together? Of course!
- もちろんです。どうぞ。もちろんです。どうぞ。Of course. Go ahead.
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FAQ
How do you say Of course in Japanese?
Of course in Japanese is もちろん, pronounced “mochiron”.