意外
いがい
unexpected; surprising
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Na-adjective, Adverb (-to), Noun
unexpected; surprising
Example sentences
意外だねー。
You don't say.
それは意外だな。
That's a surprise.
結果は意外だった?
Were the results surprising?
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You know something?
その答えは意外でした。
I didn't expect that answer.
More examples (10)
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I'm surprised that you're so naïve.
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Unexpected results were announced.
これは確かに意外ですね。
This is certainly surprising.
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Staff members only.
これは意外なことを聞いた。
This is something I didn't expect to hear.
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I found the problem easier than I had expected.
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It was surprising that she said that.
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They exulted in their unexpected success.
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It is quite a surprise to see you here.
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Surprisingly, he is the type that worries about being in the public eye.