意外
いがい
igai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

意外 (いがい (igai)) means "unexpected". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

unexpected

Also : surprising

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Meaning ·

The word 意外 (いがい) means 'unexpected'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of unexpected.

Example Sentences

意外なところで旧友に会った。

いがいなところできゅうゆうにあった。

I met an old friend in an unexpected place.

私は意外が好きです。

わたしはいがいがすきです。

I like unexpected.

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