“To take by surprise” in Japanese
Short answer
To take by surprise in Japanese is “意表を突く” (ihyouwotsuku). Full meaning: to take (someone) by surprise, to do something unexpected.
Other ways to say “To take by surprise” in Japanese
意表に出る
ihyounideru to take (someone) by surprise, to do something unexpected
不意をつく
fuiwotsuku to take by surprise
耳目を驚かす
jimokuwoodorokasu to take by surprise, to startle, to shock
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