unexpected in Japanese
unexpected in Japanese is 意外, 予想外, 想定外 — unexpected means not anticipated or predicted beforehand.
unexpected in Japanese
意外
Pronounced: igai
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
予想外
Pronounced: yosōgai
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
想定外
Pronounced: sōteigai
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
What does "unexpected" mean?
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adj Not anticipated or predicted beforehand.
"The team pulled off an unexpected victory in the final minutes."
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unexpected in a sentence
- The team pulled off an unexpected victory in the final minutes.
- Her resignation came as an unexpected shock to the board.
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What is "unexpected" in Japanese?
"unexpected" in Japanese is 意外, 予想外, 想定外. unexpected means: Not anticipated or predicted beforehand.
How do you pronounce 意外?
"unexpected" in Japanese is 意外, pronounced "igai".
How do you use "unexpected" in a sentence?
Example: "The team pulled off an unexpected victory in the final minutes." In Japanese, "unexpected" is 意外, 予想外, 想定外.
Are there other ways to say "unexpected" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "unexpected": 意外, 予想外, 想定外.
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