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尤も

Reading

Kana: もっとも
Romaji: mottomo
Kana
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Definitions

1

but then; although; though

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

reasonable; natural; just

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ユウ、 もっと.も、 とが.める
Meanings: reasonable, just, natural, superb, outstanding, plausible

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)(おこ)るのももっともだ。
➥She may well get angry.
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洋子(ようこ)がそういうのももっともだ。
➥It's natural that Yoko should say a thing like that.
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(かれ)がひどく(おこ)るのはもっともだ。
➥He may well get very angry.
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彼女(かのじょ)のいうことはもっともだ。
➥She's got the point.
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彼女(かのじょ)がそういうのももっともだ。
➥She may well say so.
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彼女(かのじょ)(むすめ)自慢(じまん)なのももっともだ。
➥She may well be proud of her daughter.
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