Japanese Word · Intermediate
ななめうえ
out of bounds realm (in regards to what is expected)
Pronunciation: [na̠na̠me̞ɯ̟e̞]
Meaning
out of bounds realm (in regards to what is expected)
Example
予想の斜め上
unexpected
Practice tips
- Practice ななめうえ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.