Frequency rank: 998.
Alsoいがい
- unexpected; surprising
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning is used to express something that occurs unexpectedly or catches someone by surprise, often in a positive or neutral way.
Example sentences45 results
I polished for all I was worth. The trouble is that my stock of low-grade gems was surprisingly low.