“Contrary to one's expectations” in Japanese
Short answer
Contrary to one's expectations in Japanese is “あに図らんや” (anihakaran'ya). Full meaning: contrary to one's expectations, to one's surprise.
Other ways to say “Contrary to one's expectations” in Japanese
予想に反して
yosounihanshite contrary to one's expectations
案に相違して
annisouishite contrary to one's expectations
中々どうして
nakanakadoushite considerably (beyond one's expectations), unexpectedly, surprisingly, contrary to one's expectations
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