How to Say ‘I’m Surprised, I Didn’t See That Coming’ in Japanese

To express surprise and the feeling of not expecting something in Japanese, you can use the following phrase:

Here’s a breakdown of the phrase:

驚いています (Odoroiteimasu) means “I am surprised” or “I am shocked.”
それは予想外でした (Sore wa yosougai deshita) means “that was unexpected” or “that was beyond my expectations.”

This phrase allows you to effectively convey your surprise and the fact that you didn’t anticipate the situation or outcome.

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