案外

あんがい

unexpectedly

N2 #8,205

Meanings

  1. adverb, adverb taking と unexpectedly; surprisingly
  2. na-adjective unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen; surprising

Its kanji

In sentences

案外あんがい、この本ほんは読よみやすいね。 This book is surprisingly easy to read, isn't it? #191239

ピクニックは案外あんがいつまらなかった。 The picnic was a disappointment. #197622

案外あんがい子供こどもっぽい反応はんのうするのね。 Your reaction is surprisingly childish. #11180500

あの子この英語えいご案外あんがいよかったよ。 Her English was surprisingly good. #11455417

あの人ひとは案外あんがいいい人ひとかもしれない。 He may be a good man for all I know. #230731