〜はもちろん
not to mention ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜はもちろん” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜はもちろん」 means "not to mention ~". Structure: Noun + はもちろん. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用はもちろん、準備も大切です。
りよう は もちろん、じゅんび も たいせつ です。
riyou wa mochiron, junbi mo taisetsu desu.
The use goes without saying, but preparation is also important.
Everyday life
Example 2指導はもちろん、準備も大切です。
しどう は もちろん、じゅんび も たいせつ です。
shidou wa mochiron, junbi mo taisetsu desu.
The guidance goes without saying, but preparation is also important.
Everyday life
Example 3記録はもちろん、準備も大切です。
きろく は もちろん、じゅんび も たいせつ です。
kiroku wa mochiron, junbi mo taisetsu desu.
The record goes without saying, but preparation is also important.
Everyday life
Example 4配送はもちろん、準備も大切です。
はいそう は もちろん、じゅんび も たいせつ です。
haisou wa mochiron, junbi mo taisetsu desu.
The shipping goes without saying, but preparation is also important.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳はもちろん、準備も大切です。
つうやく は もちろん、じゅんび も たいせつ です。
tsuuyaku wa mochiron, junbi mo taisetsu desu.
The interpretation goes without saying, but preparation is also important.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The use goes without saying, but preparation is also important.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜はもちろん.
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