JapanLingo

意外ないがいな

igaina

attributive: unexpected (before a noun)

N3

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Example sentences

Example 1

igaina baai wa, saki ni soudan shite kudasai.

In unexpected cases, please consult us first.

Example 2

igaina joutai ga tsuzuiteimasu.

A unexpected state is continuing.

Usage note

Form of 意外 (unexpected).