案外

• 読み: あんがい
• ローマ字: angai
• 漢字の分解: 案 (an) — idea, plan, expectation; 外 (gai/soto) — outside
• 発音: /a.ŋ.ɡa.i/

意味

Unexpectedly; contrary to expectations. Expresses surprise at an outcome differing from what was anticipated.

An adverb placed before the surprising element. Unlike 意外 (igai), which is a na-adjective meaning 'unexpected,' 案外 functions purely as an adverb and often carries a lighter, more casual tone. Frequently used when the result is better than expected.

例文

1. この料理は案外おいしかった。
2. 案外簡単に問題が解けた。
3. 彼は案外優しい人だった。

使い方ガイド

場面: conversation, impressions, reviews

トーン: surprised

起源と歴史

Compound of 案 (an, idea/expectation) and 外 (gai, outside). Literally 'outside one's expectations,' conveying that reality fell beyond what was anticipated.

文化的背景

時代: Edo

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal