expression

  1. contrary to one's expectations, to one's surprise.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
あに図らんや あにはからんや
 
 
 
豈図らんや あにはからんや

Contained Kanji Breakdown

map, drawing, plan
ズ ト はか.る (2nd, N4)
box, box or enclosure radical (no. 31)
イ コク (Kentei 1)
Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper
ト ます トウ (8th, N1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)