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“Beyond what one hoped” in Japanese

Short answer
望外 bougai ぼーがい

Beyond what one hoped in Japanese is “望外” (bougai). Full meaning: unexpected (joy, success, etc.), unanticipated, beyond what one hoped, beyond one's expectations.

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