なかなかどうして
中々どうして
nakanaka dōshite

Adverb
Expression

1. considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations

Usually Written in Kana
彼女かのじょはなかなかどうして馬鹿ばかではない。
kanojowa nakanaka dōshite bakadewanai.
She is far from a fool.
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