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A3 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), No-adjective, Adverb, Noun
存外beyond expectation, contrary to expectations, unexpectedly
Dictionary Definition
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), No-adjective, Adverb, Noun
1.
beyond expectation, contrary to expectations, unexpectedly
All Forms
存外 【ぞんがい】
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部下の存外な好成績にビックリする。
I was surprised by the unexpectedly good performance of my subordinate.
トラブルの存外早い解決が出来て嬉しいです。
I am happy that the trouble was resolved beyond expectation quickly.
存外の成果を上げた社員に対してボーナスを払った。
A bonus was paid to the employee who delivered results beyond expectation.
あんなに才能のある彼が不合格なんて、その決定に存外だ!
It's beyond expectation that someone as talented as him would fail; that decision is surprising!
彼女はおっちょこちょいだと聞いていましたが、存外利口のようです。
I had heard that she was a scatterbrain, but she seems to be unexpectedly clever.
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