「言わずともがな」- Needless to Say

Explanation

「言わずともがないわずともがな」 is a common Japanese expression meaning "it goes without saying" or "it is self-evident." This phrase is used to indicate that something is so obvious that it doesn't need to be explicitly stated.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Noun + は言わずともがな	Noun + は	Indicates that the content represented by the noun is self-evident and obvious.

Basic Usage

• Used to emphasize that something is obvious and doesn't need to be explained.
• Expresses that something is so natural or expected that it doesn't even need to be mentioned.

Examples

• 学生がくせいは言わずともがな、教師きょうしまで集あつまった。
• Gakusei wa iwazu tomo ga na, kyoushi made atsumatta.
• Needless to say, even the teachers gathered.
  

• 彼かれの才能さいのうは言わずともがなだ。
• Kare no sainou wa iwazu tomo ga na da.
• His talent goes without saying.
  

• そのことは言わずともがな、みんな知しっている。
• Sono koto wa iwazu tomo ga na, minna shitte iru.
• That goes without saying; everyone knows it.
  

Deep Dive

「言わずともがな」 is often used in daily conversations to emphasize the obviousness of a fact. It is commonly used in both spoken and written language to strengthen the speaker's point. This expression reflects a cultural consensus that certain things are universally understood and don't require further explanation.

Real-Life Scenarios

• When discussing obvious facts, such as pointing out a conclusion in a meeting, 「言わずともがな」 can be used to emphasize the general acceptance of the point.
• In social settings, when talking about someone's talent or achievements, this expression can be used to highlight the shared understanding among people.

Summary

「言わずともがな」 is a highly practical Japanese expression used to indicate that something is self-evident and obvious. Mastering this phrase not only enriches your Japanese expression but also makes your language more vivid and precise.