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あたりき Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Related words 当あ たり 前まえ あたりまえ is the standard, neutral word for 'obvious' or 'natural'. あたりき is a casual, dated, and somewhat playful variant.
もちろん もちろん is the standard, polite way to say 'of course'. あたりき is much more informal and carries a jocular tone.
Etymology Derived from 当たり (atari, 'hit' or 'right') with the suffix き, possibly from an old adjective ending or a playful formation. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a colloquial expression from the Edo period or later.
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"He's late again?" "Obviously."
That goes without saying, doesn't it?