“Contrary to expectations” in Japanese
Short answer
Contrary to expectations in Japanese is “存外” (zongai). Full meaning: beyond expectation, contrary to expectations, unexpectedly.
Other ways to say “Contrary to expectations” in Japanese
思いきや
omoikiya contrary to expectations, or so we thought, but ...
ぞんがい
zongai beyond expectation, contrary to expectations, unexpectedly
思いがけない
omoigakenai unexpected, contrary to expectations, by chance, casual
思いもかけない
omoimokakenai unexpected, contrary to expectations, unforeseen
割合
wariai rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations
割合い
wariai rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations
わりあい
wariai rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations
わりあひ
wariai rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations
わり合い
wariai rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations
割り合い
wariai rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations
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