ごもっとも

ご

も

っ

と

も

Meanings

1

you are quite right; that's exactly right

usually written using kana alone

Polite expression used to agree with someone's opinion or statement, often in formal or respectful conversation.

「この計けい画かくは見み直なおすべきだと思おもいます」「ごもっともです」
"I think we should reconsider this plan." "You are quite right."

2

na-adjective, noun

reasonable; natural; just

polite (teineigo)usually written using kana alone

Polite adjectival use meaning something is understandable or justified; often used with な or に. Related to もっとも (尤も) sense 2.

See also: もっとも

彼かれが怒おこるのもごもっともだ。
It's quite natural for him to get angry.
ごもっともな意い見けんですね。
That's a very reasonable opinion.

See all 8 example sentences ›