Topic N1
Japanese Learning
68. をよそに : Ignoring... / Without regard for....
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N + をよそに💡Usage
Used to describe an action or situation that occurs while completely ignoring the anxiety, expectations, or attention of others.
📚Examples
親の心配をよそに、彼は毎日遊び歩いている。
Oya no shinpai wo yosoni, kare wa mainichi asobiaruite iru.
Ignoring his parents' worries, he goes out playing every day.
周囲の反対をよそに、二人は結婚した。
Shuui no hantai wo yosoni, futari wa kekkon shita.
Ignoring the opposition of those around them, the two got married.
不況をよそに、この会社は売り上げを伸ばしている。
Fukyou wo yosoni, kono kaisha wa uriage wo nobashite iru.
Without regard for the recession, this company is increasing its sales.
住民の不安をよそに、原子力発電所の再稼働が決まった。
Juumin no fuan wo yosoni, genshiryoku hatsudensho no saikaidou ga kimatta.
Ignoring the residents' anxiety, the restart of the nuclear power plant was decided.
彼女はみんなの注目をよそに、堂々とスピーチを終えた。
Kanojo wa minna no chuumoku wo yosoni, doudou to supiichi wo oeta.
Without regard for everyone's attention, she completed her speech with dignity.
大雪をよそに、電車は通常通り運行している。
Ooyuki wo yosoni, densha wa tsuujou doori unkou shite iru.
Ignoring the heavy snow, the trains are running as usual.
教師の注意をよそに、学生たちは授業中におしゃべりをしている。
Kyoushi no chuui wo yosoni, gakuseitachi wa jugyouchuu ni oshaberi wo shite iru.
Ignoring the teacher's warning, the students are chatting during class.
世間の批判をよそに、そのタレントは活動を再開した。
Seken no hihan wo yosoni, sono tarento wa katsudou wo saikai shita.
Ignoring the public criticism, that celebrity resumed their activities.
彼は仲間の期待をよそに、あっさりと辞退してしまった。
Kare wa nakama no kitai wo yosoni, assari to jitai shite shimatta.
Ignoring his companions' expectations, he simply withdrew.
警察の警戒をよそに、また同じ場所で事件が起きた。
Keisatsu no keikai wo yosoni, mata onaji basho de jiken ga okita.
Ignoring the police vigilance, another incident occurred in the same place.