Refers to the act of going out, especially for social or formal occasions, as opposed to staying home.
I have no plans to go out today, so I'll relax at home.
one's best clothes; Sunday best
Clothes worn for going out, especially for formal or special occasions; often used in the phrase よそ行きの服.
My grandmother carefully stores her best kimono for going out.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a no-adjective to describe language, manners, or behavior that is more formal or polite than usual, as when one is in public or with guests.
In front of guests, even the children use formal language.
He greeted them with a polite, company smile.
My mother went out wearing her best clothes.
He put on a polite, formal face in front of the guest.
She used formal, polite language in front of the teacher.
I changed into my going-out clothes before departure.
Alternate kanji spelling using 余所; less common but still encountered.
Rarely used kanji form; 他所 is an uncommon spelling for よそ.