JMdict: 1620320
望外 【ぼうがい】
- [adj-no,adj-na,n] unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 望 | Ambition, Full Moon, Hope, Desire, Aspire To, Expect | ぼう, もう | のぞ.む, もち |
| 外 | Outside | がい, げ | そと, ほか, はず.す, はず.れる, と- |