Word details

存外

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 存外.

Dictionary

Entry

存外んがいNoun~な Adj.~の Adj.AdverbFreq #12854
1

beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly

Examples
存外、口は達者なようね。
It seems like you're unexpectedly eloquent.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

exist, suppose, be aware of, believe, feel

6 strokesFrequency 577JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ソンゾン

Kun

ながら.えるあ.るたも.つと.う

Nanori

ありまさ

outside

5 strokesFrequency 81JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ガイ

Kun

そとほかはず.すはず.れると-

Nanori

ういふか

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