N2
おもいもよらない (omoimoyoranai)
思いもよらない
unexpected, unforeseen, surprising (even beyond expectation)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Stronger than 思いがけず, emphasizing complete surprise or something beyond imagination. (「思いがけず」よりも驚きの度合いが強く、想像もしていなかった事柄を強調する)
📝 Example Sentences
思いもよらない結果になった。
It turned out to be an utterly unexpected result.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "思いもよらない"!
彼の_______行動に、皆が驚いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 予想をはるかに超える驚きの出来事を表すので「思いもよらない」が適切です。
English: 'Omoimoyoranai' is appropriate to describe a surprising event that far exceeds expectations.
English: 'Omoimoyoranai' is appropriate to describe a surprising event that far exceeds expectations.
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