“Unanticipated” in Japanese
Short answer
Unanticipated in Japanese is “望外” (bougai). Full meaning: unexpected (joy, success, etc.), unanticipated, beyond what one hoped, beyond one's expectations.
Other ways to say “Unanticipated” in Japanese
思ってもいない
omottemoinai unanticipated, unexpected
ぼうがい
bougai unexpected (joy, success, etc.), unanticipated, beyond what one hoped, beyond one's expectations
案外
angai unexpectedly, surprisingly; unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen, surprising
予期しない
yokishinai unexpected (e.g. results), unforeseen, unanticipated
あんがい
angai unexpectedly, surprisingly; unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen, surprising
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