java toString() returning this

Question

In String toString() method returns this and when i pass it System.out.println() it prints the content of the String. It is confusing for me how is that happening. can comeone explain please.

public String toString() { return this; }

Thanks.

Answer 1

The toString method, defined on Object in Java is responsible for converting the object to a String representation. Since String is already a String, the toString method simply returns itself.