当とう然ぜんながらじ字FuriganaMeanings1expression, adverbnaturally; of course; understandablyUsed to introduce a statement that follows logically or is expected given the circumstances. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.See also: 当然のことながら (とうぜんのことながら)当とう然ぜんながら、遅ち刻こくすれば評ひょう価かは下さがる。Naturally, if you're late, your evaluation will drop.彼かれは当とう