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をよそに (wo yosoni) - Regardless Of

Noun + をよそに

Quick answer

Noun + をよそに means "Regardless of ~, ignoring ~". It is a N1 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Regardless of ~, ignoring ~

Explanation

This pattern is used to demonstrate that a situation continues to develop or that someone continues to act without considering another relevant factor. It implies a level of disregard or neglect of important circumstances.

Examples

彼は周囲の反対をよそに、自分の夢を追い続けた。
かれはしゅういのはんたいをよそに、じぶんのゆめをおいつづけた。
He continued to pursue his dream regardless of the opposition around him.
天気の悪化をよそに、彼らは出発した。
てんきのあっかをよそに、かれらはしゅっぱつした。
They departed regardless of the worsening weather.
批判をよそに、彼は自分の信念を貫いた。
ひはんをよそに、かれはじぶんのしんねんをつらぬいた。
He upheld his beliefs regardless of the criticism.

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Noun + をよそに

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