JLPT N3 Intermediate
余所
「よそ」
Another place, outsiders, or unrelated matters.
Readings
Other forms
他所 common kanji
余所 less common kanji
1 Noun
"Somewhere else" / "Another place"
Refers to a physical location distinct from one’s current position or immediate environment.
Example
運転中 は よそ見 を し ないで ください 。
Please don't look away while you're driving.
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2 Noun
"Someone else" / "Outsiders"
Indicates people, families, or groups unrelated to oneself, establishing a clear boundary of social distance.
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3 Grammatical Expression
"Ignoring" / "In defiance of" (as ～をよそに)
Used in the pattern をよそに to describe acting with complete disregard for surrounding circumstances, opinions, or concerns.
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