from a distance; indirectly; casually
Describes observing, hearing about, or being aware of something from afar, without direct involvement. Often implies a detached or casual awareness. The word is somewhat literary and not common in everyday speech.
I hear about his successes from a distance.
I hope you are doing well, though we are apart.
Kanji spelling using 余所 (elsewhere) + ながら (while). Rarely used; the kana form is strongly preferred.
Variant kanji spelling with 乍ら for ながら. Very rare; included for recognition only.
Compound of よそ (elsewhere, another place) + ながら (while, though). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical Japanese to express awareness or observation from a distance.