当たり前 / Taken for Granted / Naturally Expected
当たり前 (atarimae) means something that is obvious, natural, or simply expected. It can describe everyday assumptions, social norms, or things people take for granted—like 当たり前のこと (“something obvious”) or 当たり前だよ (“of course!”). Depending on tone, it can sound reassuring, matter-of-fact, or even slightly blunt.
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