Translation of Japanese word "意外に" to English
意外に
いがいに
[igaini]
IPA: /ietɕiɡani/
Meaning
VerbIn an unexpected manner.
How to use
意外に (igai ni) — 'unexpectedly / surprisingly / contrary to expectations'. 意外に安い — surprisingly cheap. 意外な結果 — unexpected result.
🇬🇧 English
unexpectedly
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 意外に
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いがいに
Romaji Transcription: igaini
Example Sentences
彼は意外にその結果を得た。
かれはいがいについけきをえんだ。
He unexpectedly got that result.
彼女は意外にその人を知っていた。
かのじょはいがいにつのひとをしていた。
She unexpectedly knew that person.
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What does the Japanese word "意外に" mean?▼
The Japanese word "意外に" means "unexpectedly" in English.
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The word "意外に" is read as "いがいに" (igaini). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Something unexpected.".
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