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Grammar detail: 〜と思いきや〜
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+と思いきや
+statement
meansI expected~, but ~; I thought~, but~
Used to express when something is contrary to one's expectation.
あっさり
ことわ
断
られるとおも
思
いきや、かのじょ
彼女
はしょうだく
承諾
してくれました。
I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
Kanji used in this grammar
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