よそ

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)

• 週しゅう末まつはよそへ出でかけるつもりです。

  I plan to go somewhere else for the weekend.

• よその土と地ちで暮くらすのは大たい変へんだ。

  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

• よその人ひとに迷めい惑わくをかけてはいけない。

  You mustn't cause trouble for other people.

• これはよそには言いえない話はなしだ。

  This is a story I can't tell outsiders.

noun

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

• 親おやの心しん配ぱいをよそに、彼かれは遊あそんでばかりいる。

  Ignoring his parents' worries, he does nothing but play.

• 周しゅう囲いの批ひ判はんをよそに、彼かの女じょは自じ分ぶんの道みちを進すすんだ。

  Disregarding the criticism around her, she went her own way.