Japanese

せぬ

よきせぬ
Meaning: unexpected; unforeseen
Part of Speech: Adnominal

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Handwriting

予
期
せ
ぬ

Example sentences

He was greatly surprised by the unexpected event.
不注意な一言が、予期せぬ大きなトラブルを引き起こした。
A careless word caused unexpected major trouble.
大統領の予期せぬ発言に会場がざわめいた。
The venue buzzed at the president's unexpected remark.
彼は予期せぬトラブルにより、絶体絶命の窮地に立たされた。
He was driven into a desperate predicament by unexpected trouble.
予期せぬ雨が、ハイキングへの意欲を削いだ。
The unexpected rain dampened our enthusiasm for the hike.
予期せぬ質問に、彼は当惑した表情を浮かべた。
He had a bewildered look on his face at the unexpected question.
コンピューターが予期せぬエラーで停止した。
The computer stopped due to an unexpected error.
計画は予期せぬ問題により頓挫した。
The plan was thwarted by an unexpected problem.

Usage Notes

Something that was not predicted or anticipated.

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