案外

Meanings

1. Adverb

   unexpectedly; surprisingly

2. Na-adjective

   unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen; surprising

In Spanish

1. inesperadamente

Kanji in this word

• 案
• 外

Example sentences

• ピクニックは案外あんがいつまらなかった。

  The picnic was a disappointment.

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• 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.

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