noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
another place; somewhere else; outside one's usual area
Refers to a place other than one's own home, town, or familiar surroundings. Often used in contrast with うち (home/inside group).
See also: 他所 (たしょ)
I plan to go somewhere else for the weekend.
Living in a strange place is tough.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outside one's family or group; other people; strangers
Used to refer to people or things outside one's own family, company, or in-group. Carries a nuance of 'not one of us'. Antonym: うち (inside group).
Antonyms: うち
You mustn't cause trouble for other people.
This is a story I can't tell outsiders.
ignoring; disregarding; paying no attention to
Used in the pattern 〜をよそに or 〜をよそにして to mean 'in spite of' or 'without regard for'. Often followed by a contrasting action or situation.
See also: よそにする
Ignoring his parents' worries, he does nothing but play.
Disregarding the criticism around her, she went her own way.
In spite of opposition from those around him, he went ahead with his plan.
You shouldn't scold other people's children.
He moved somewhere else.
inside; within · while; during; in the course of · among; out of; between · in (a state); amidst; with · within oneself; one's inner thoughts · we; our company; our organization · one's home; one's family · my spouse; my husband; my wife · signed on behalf of husband by wife · I; me · imperial palace grounds; emperor
地元 means one's own local area, while 他所 means somewhere else, outside that home area.