proper; reasonable; natural (outcome)
Describes a result, choice, or progression that is appropriate, expected, or in line with reason and common sense. Often used for outcomes that follow logically from circumstances.
It's a natural outcome that he was chosen.
順当に考えれば、次の社長は彼だろう。
Reasonably speaking, he will probably be the next president.
I think this match ended with the expected result.
The favorite advanced by winning as expected.
If things go as expected, he will become the next president.