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をよそに (wo yoso ni) - Regardless Of

Noun + をよそに

Quick answer

Noun + をよそに means "Regardless of ~, ignoring ~". This N1 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Meaning

Regardless of ~, ignoring ~

Explanation

This grammar point indicates that someone is acting without regard or consideration for a surrounding circumstance. It often carries a nuance of defiance or bold disregard.

Examples

親の心配をよそに彼は旅に出た。
おやのしんぱいをよそにかれはたびにでた。
He went on a journey regardless of his parents' worries.
親—Parent心—Heart彼—He
警告をよそに、彼は無茶をした。
けいこくをよそに、かれはむちゃをした。
He acted recklessly despite the warnings.
彼—He無—None
周囲の反対をよそに、彼女は計画を進めた。
しゅういのはんたいをよそに、かのじょはけいかくをすすめた。
She proceeded with the plan regardless of the opposition from others.
周—Circumference囲—Surround反—Antithesis彼—He女—Woman

Practice this grammar

Noun + をよそに

Which sentence correctly uses "をよそに (wo yoso ni) - Regardless Of"?

Vocabulary from these examples

周CircumferenceN2囲SurroundN2心Heart彼He反Antithesis女Woman無None親Parent

Last updated Jul 4, 2026