~て当然だ (〜te tōzen da)
Explanation
Expresses that something is natural or expected.
Formation
Verb-て form + 当然だ
Detailed Explanation
The ~て当然だ grammar point is used to express that something is natural, obvious, or expected under the circumstances. It can be translated as 'it's natural that', 'as expected', or 'no wonder' in English.
Examples
彼は毎日勉強しているから、試験に合格して当然だ。
Kare wa mainichi benkyō shite iru kara, shiken ni gōkaku shite tōzen da.
Since he studies every day, it's only natural that he passes the exam.
そのレストランは料理が美味しいので、予約がいっぱいになって当然だ。
Sono resutoran wa ryōri ga oishii node, yoyaku ga ippai ni natte tōzen da.
Because that restaurant’s food is delicious, no wonder its reservations are always full.
彼女は毎晩練習しているので、上手になって当然だ。
Kanojo wa maiban renshū shite iru node, jōzu ni natte tōzen da.
She practices every night, so it's natural that she becomes skilled.
彼は仕事で成功していて、お金持ちになって当然だ。
Kare wa shigoto de seikō shite ite, okanemochi ni natte tōzen da.
He has succeeded at his job, so it's only natural that he's become wealthy.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.