JLPT N1 Grammar (o yoso ni)

Meaning

despite; without regards to ~

Level: JLPT N1

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Nounをよそに
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Learn Japanese grammar: (o yoso ni). Meaning: despite; without regards to ~.

Comes from the word 「余所にする」「よそにする」- to neglect; to ignore; to slight; to be indifferent to.

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Example #1

おやのしんぱいをよそに、かのじょはひとりたびにでかけた。
oya no shinpai o yoso ni, kanojo wa hitoritabi ni dekaketa.
She went on a trip alone despite her parents worrying.
Example #2

かれはしゅういのはんたいをよそに、きけんなしごとをつづけた。
kare wa shuui no hantai o yoso ni, kiken na shigoto o tsudzuketa.
He continued his dangerous work, despite the opposition from his surroundings.
Example #3

りょうしんのはんたいをよそに、いしゃのしごとをやめてしまった。
ryoushin no hantai o yoso ni, isha no shigoto o yamete shimatta.
Despite my parents' opposition, I quit my job as a doctor.
Example #4

きょうしのけいこくをよそに、あのがくせいはちこくをくりかえしている。
kyoushi no keikoku o yoso ni, ano gakusei wa chikoku o kurikaeshite iru.
Despite the teacher's warning, that student is repeatedly late.
Example #5

じゅうみんたちのこうぎこうどうをよそに、ダムのけんせつのけいかくがすすめられている。
juumin tachi no kougi koudou o yoso ni, damu no kensetsu no keikaku ga susume rarete iru.
Despite the protests of the residents, plans are underway to build a dam.
Example #6

おやのしんぱいをよそに、かれはそうちょうからサーフィンにでかけていった。
oya no shinpai o yoso ni, kare wa souchou kara saafin ni dekakete itta.
Despite his parents' worries, he went surfing early in the morning.
Example #7

がいしょくさんぎょうがふけいきなのをよそに、そのレストランはいつもにぎわっている。
gaishoku sangyou ga fukeikina no o yoso ni, sono resutoran wa itsumo nigiwatte iru.
Despite the recession in the food service industry, that restaurant is always busy.

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