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)
週末はよそへ出かけるつもりです。
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: 内 (うち)
よその人に迷惑をかけてはいけない。
You mustn't cause trouble for other people.
これはよそには言えない話だ。
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
親の心配をよそに、彼は遊んでばかりいる。
Ignoring his parents' worries, he does nothing but play.
周囲の批判をよそに、彼女は自分の道を進んだ。
Disregarding the criticism around her, she went her own way.