noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
unexpected joy; beyond expectations; unanticipated
Describes a positive outcome that exceeds what one hoped for or expected. Often used with nouns like 喜び, 成功, or 結果.
He was speechless at the unexpected success.
I'm very happy that we got a result beyond expectations.
Standard kanji spelling; the only written form.
Compound of 望 (hope, desire) and 外 (outside, beyond). Literally 'beyond hope', it conveys something exceeding one's wishes.