案外
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Base adverb form. Used to indicate that something is contrary to what was expected or assumed. Example: 『案外簡単だった』 (angai kantan datta, 'It was unexpectedly easy').
Theme
User and their coworker Taro are discussing a recent project outcome at the office. Taro shares his surprise about the results.
案外
あんがい
unexpectedly
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Memory Hook
Imagine you're on a dark, 'unexpected' path (案外 angai sounds like 'un-guide') and get surprised by a bright light. 'Un-guide' → 案外 (angai, 'unexpectedly').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『案外』 (angai, 'unexpectedly') is often used in casual conversation to express surprise or contrast with expectations, such as when something turns out better or worse than anticipated.
Forms
Base: 案外Base adverb form. Used to indicate that something is contrary to what was expected or assumed. Example: 『案外簡単だった』 (angai kantan datta, 'It was unexpectedly easy').