意外
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意外
1
unexpected; surprising
Examples
意外な結果が発表された。
Unexpected results were announced.
Kanji in this Word
意
13 strokes
Frequency: 99
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
idea
mind
heart
taste
thought
desire
care
liking
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
よし
外
5 strokes
Frequency: 81
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
outside
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そと
ほか
はず.す
はず.れる
と-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うい
け
ふか
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