Japanese Conversation · Level 53
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Japanese word
予想以上
Pronunciation
Romajiyosōijō
Meaning
- adverbmore than expected
Example
今年は予想以上に雪が降りました。kotoshi wa yo sō i jō ni yuki ga fu ri ma shi ta
It snowed more than expected this year.
More examples
専門家の説明は予想以上に分かりやすかったです。sen mon ka no setsu mei wa yo sō i jō ni wa ka ri ya su ka tta de su
The expert's explanation was easier to understand than expected.
Core concept
Describes a degree or result that goes beyond what was anticipated.
Common phrases
予想以上にyo sō i jō ni
more than expected
予想以上の反響yo sō i jō no han kyō
a response exceeding expectations
Similar words
思いのほかomoinohoka: Describes a degree or result that is greater than an earlier expectation.
案外angai: Describes an outcome that turns out differently from what was expected.
Definition in Japanese
あらかじめ見込んでいた程度を超えているさま。a ra ka ji me mi ko n de i ta tei do o ko e te i ru sa ma
Word origin
The compound 予想 (yosō, "prediction") combines with 以上 (ijō, "above" or "more than") to express exceeding a prior estimate.
Usage tips
- In conversational Japanese, 予想以上に (yosō ijō ni) commonly comes before an adjective or verb to show that the degree surpasses an earlier expectation.