Yomi よそうのななめうえ Rōmaji yosou no naname ue Type slang Literal Meaning obliquely above one’s expectation Meaning (something is done) in a completely unexpected and idiosyncratic way Synonym 明後日の方向 Antonym 普通, 想定内 Additional Info It’s often used as 予想の斜め上を行く.  You can also use the word 想像 (“imagination”) instead of 予想 (“expectation”). It is a slang word and often used on the internet. Example 予想の斜め上を行く展開てんかいが、その映画えいが大だいヒットの理由りゆうだ。 The movie became a big hit because of its very unique and completely unexpected storyline. 友達ともだちにLINEを送おくったら、想像の斜め上を行く返事へんじがきた。 I sent a LINE message to my friend and got a completely unexpected reply Related Post 明後日の方向 (asatte no houkou)Read More