JLPT N1
～かと思いきや
contrary to expectations; thought it would be… but
Structure / Usage
Verb/Adjective (plain form) + かと思いきや
Example Sentences
簡単かと思いきや、意外と難しかった。
I thought it would be easy, but it was surprisingly difficult.
雨が降るかと思いきや、急に晴れた。
I thought it would rain, but it suddenly cleared up.
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