Vocab Info

A3 Adverb, No-adjective

(おも)いのほかunexpectedly, surprisingly

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb, No-adjective

      1.

      unexpectedly, surprisingly

    All Forms

    思いのほか 【おもいのほか】思いの外 【おもいのほか】思いの他 【おもいのほか】

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    Examples

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      (おも)いのほか()成績(せいせき)で、気分(きぶん)もルンルンだ。

      With unexpectedly good results, I'm in high spirits.

        (きゃく)さんの到着(とうちゃく)(おも)いのほか(はや)く、(あせ)っています。

        The arrival of the guest was unexpectedly early, and I am flustered.

          入院中(にゅういんちゅう)(はは)(たず)ねましたが、(おも)いのほか元気(げんき)そうでした。

          I visited my mother in the hospital, and she looked unexpectedly well.

            テストは(むずか)しかったのに(おも)いのほか()成績(せいせき)()れてホッとしている。

            The test was difficult, but I am relieved to have gotten unexpectedly good results.

              (おも)いのほか(やさ)しそうだ

              He seems unexpectedly kind.

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