思 いきや omoikiya
omoikiya
Expression
1. contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
あっさり断 られると思 いきや、彼女 は承諾 してくれました。
assari kotowarareruto omoikiya kanojowa shōdaku shite kuremashita.
I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
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Example Sentences
あっさり断 られると思 いきや、彼女 は承諾 してくれました。
assari kotowarareruto omoikiya kanojowa shōdaku shite kuremashita.
I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
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