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“Completely unexpected direction” in Japanese

Short answer
斜め上 nanameue ななめうえ

Completely unexpected direction in Japanese is “斜め上” (nanameue). Full meaning: diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.).

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