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案(あん)外(がい)
Rank #2,285

Meanings

  • adverb (fukushi), adverb taking the 'to' particle
    1. unexpectedly; surprisingly
  • adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
    2. unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen; surprising

Readings

案外
(98%)
あんがい
(1%)
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