さもあらん

expression

it's probably so; it stands to reason

A somewhat formal or literary expression meaning 'it is likely so' or 'that makes sense'. Often used to acknowledge a plausible statement or situation. Compare with さもありなん, which is more common.

See also: さもありなん

• 彼かれがそう言いうなら、さもあらん。

  If he says so, it's probably true.

• あの二人ふたりが結けっ婚こんするという噂うわさは、さもあらんと思おもえる。

  The rumor that those two are getting married seems quite plausible.