をよそに (wo-yoso-ni): Ignoring; unconcerned about
～をよそに (wo-yoso-ni)
Meaning
Ignoring; unconcerned about
Formation and usage
N + をよそに
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Describes behavior unconcerned with others' worries, expectations, or surrounding circumstances.
Examples
周囲の心配をよそに、彼は会議の準備を始めた。
Ignoring everyone's worries, he began preparing for the meeting.
周囲の心配をよそに、彼は試験の準備を始めた。
Ignoring everyone's worries, he began preparing for the exam.
周囲の心配をよそに、彼は研修の準備を始めた。
Ignoring everyone's worries, he began preparing for the training session.
周囲の心配をよそに、彼は発表会の準備を始めた。
Ignoring everyone's worries, he began preparing for the presentation event.
周囲の心配をよそに、彼は面接の準備を始めた。
Ignoring everyone's worries, he began preparing for the interview.
How related patterns differ
が気になる is a spontaneous concern; に気をつける is deliberate caution. に備えて prepares; に任せる entrusts. にかこつけて uses a pretext, を押して overcomes a barrier, をものともせず is undaunted, をよそに disregards, and にかまけて neglects other duties.