意外
いがい
igai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
意外 (いがい (igai)) means "Unexpected". The reading is いがい (igai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Unexpected
Also : Surprising
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Example Sentences
意外なところで旧友に会った。
いがいなところできゅうゆうにあった。
I met an old friend in an unexpected place.
彼女の返事は意外だった。
かのじょのへんじはいがいだった。
Her reply was unexpected.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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