思おもいがけず

expression, adverb

unexpectedly; surprisingly

Expresses that something happens contrary to expectation or without prior notice. Often used when the outcome is positive or neutral.

• 思おもいがけず、昔むかしの友とも達だちに街まちで会あった。

  I unexpectedly ran into an old friend in town.

• 試し験けんに思おもいがけず合ごう格かくした。

  I passed the exam surprisingly.