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surprisingly in Japanese

surprisingly in Japanese is なんと, 思いの外, 意外 — surprisingly means in a way that is unexpected or astonishing.

surprisingly in Japanese

なんと
adv
Pronounced: nanto
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
思いの外
adv
Pronounced: omoinohoka
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
意外
adv
Pronounced: igai
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
驚くほど
adv
Pronounced: odorokuhodo
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

What does "surprisingly" mean?

  1. adv In a way that is unexpected or astonishing.
    "The house was surprisingly small for such a numerous family."
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surprisingly in a sentence

  • The house was surprisingly small for such a numerous family.
  • The tiny café was surprisingly busy, even in the middle of the afternoon.

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What is "surprisingly" in Japanese?
"surprisingly" in Japanese is なんと, 思いの外, 意外. surprisingly means: In a way that is unexpected or astonishing.
How do you pronounce なんと?
"surprisingly" in Japanese is なんと, pronounced "nanto".
How do you use "surprisingly" in a sentence?
Example: "The tiny café was surprisingly busy, even in the middle of the afternoon." In Japanese, "surprisingly" is なんと, 思いの外, 意外.
Are there other ways to say "surprisingly" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "surprisingly": なんと, 思いの外, 意外, 驚くほど.
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