Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn wo yoso ni for "ignoring/disregarding others' concerns" — with critical or amazed tone.
- Form and connection: [Noun] をよそに
- Nuance in real use: をよそに depicts someone turning their back on the world's worries and expectations — all surrounding voices are placed "elsewhere" (よそ), and the protagonist walks their own path. In Japanese literature, this is both tragic and admirable.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn wo yoso ni for "ignoring/disregarding others' concerns" — with critical or amazed tone.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] をよそにShow answer
Despite his parents' worries, he set off on his own.Show answer
不況ふきょうをよそに、その会社かいしゃは成長せいちょうを続つづけた。 ([Noun] をよそに)Continue learning
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