“Beyond one's expectations” in Japanese
Short answer
Beyond one's expectations in Japanese is “聞きしに勝る” (kikishinimasaru). Full meaning: exceeding what one had heard, beyond one's expectations.
Other ways to say “Beyond one's expectations” in Japanese
望外
bougai unexpected (joy, success, etc.), unanticipated, beyond what one hoped, beyond one's expectations
ぼうがい
bougai unexpected (joy, success, etc.), unanticipated, beyond what one hoped, beyond one's expectations
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