思い掛けない
おもいがけない
omoigakenai
adjectiveVocabularyExtra vocab 8 — supplementary

Quick answer

思い掛けない (おもいがけない (omoigakenai)) means "Unexpected". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Unexpected

Also : by chance · contrary to expectations

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Example Sentences

思い掛けない出来事が起こった。

おもいがけないできごとがおこった。

An unexpected event occurred.

Kanji in this word

思
to think
Kunおも.う、おもえら.く、おぼ.す
Onし
JLPT N4
掛
Hang
Kunか.ける、か.け、が.け
Onかい、けい
JLPT N3

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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