Contrast and concession

～をよそに

ignoring; disregarding; in spite of

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  • Noun + をよそに

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Explanation

Says that a person acts without regard for others' worry, hope or criticism.

The noun is someone else's feeling: 心配, 反対, 期待.

Examples

  1. 親の心配をよそに、彼は一人で旅に出た。

    おやのしんぱいをよそに、かれはひとりでたびにでた。

    Ignoring his parents' worry, he set out on a trip alone.

  2. 周囲の反対をよそに、彼女は会社を辞めた。

    しゅういのはんたいをよそに、かのじょはかいしゃをやめた。

    In spite of opposition around her, she quit her company.

  3. 世間の注目をよそに、二人は静かに暮らしている。

    せけんのちゅうもくをよそに、ふたりはしずかにくらしている。

    Paying no heed to public attention, the two live quietly.

Compare with

  • ～もかまわず: もかまわず is about not minding a concern; をよそに is about disregarding others' feelings.

Common mistakes

  • Using it with the speaker's own feelings.