adverb, takes genitive case の
- unexpectedly, surprisingly.
Variations
| Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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思いのほか
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おもいのほか
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思いの外
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おもいのほか
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
think
おも.う シ おぼ.す (2nd, N4)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)