〜（か）と思いきや
- Pattern
- 〜（か）と思いきや
- Level
- N1
- Reading
- 〜（か）と思いきや
- Meaning
- just when I thought...
- Attaches to
- Verb, i-adjective, na-adjective, noun + だ (plain form)
- Nuance & register
Expresses surprise at an unexpected turn of events.
- Example
これで終わりかと思いきや、まだ続きがあった。 Just when I thought it was over, there was still more to come.