意外 (igai)
unexpected,surprising
- JLPT N3
- adjectival noun
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- #2487 most frequent
Meaning
意外 (いがい, igai) is a JLPT N3 adjectival noun meaning “unexpected,surprising”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
意外にも彼は独身です。
Surprisingly, he is single.
意外だねー。
You don't say.
君は意外に純情だね。
I'm surprised that you're so naïve.
彼の意外な面を見た。
I saw an unexpected side of him.
この岩は意外ともろい。
This rock is surprisingly fragile.
意外な結果が発表された。
Unexpected results were announced.
君が泣くとは意外だった。
It was unexpected to see you cry.
その映画は意外と面白かった。
The movie was more interesting than I expected.
彼らは意外な成功に狂喜した。
They exulted in their unexpected success.
彼女がそう言ったのは意外だ。
It was surprising that she said that.
問題は意外にやさしかったよ。
I found the problem easier than I had expected.
君にここで会うのは全く意外だ。
It is quite a surprise to see you here.