接続・逆接N1

〜をよそに

ignoring... / regardless of... / turning a blind eye to...

Structure

N + をよそに

Explanation

N + をよそに: ignoring the noun (worries, criticism), with a disregard nuance.

Examples

親の心配をよそに、彼は留学を強行した。

Ignoring his parents' worries, he insisted on studying abroad.

雨の予報をよそに、野外ライブは決行された。

Despite the rain forecast, the outdoor concert went ahead.

Note

Similar to を顧みず/をものともせずに, with a disregard nuance.

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