〜をよそに | N1 Grammar
〜をよそに
- Structure: N + をよそに
- JLPT level: N1
Study Note
This is formal/advanced Japanese. Pay attention to the connection form and use it mostly in writing, speeches, reports, or formal explanations.
Example
周囲の心配をよそに、彼は一人で出発した。
Ignoring the worries of those around him, he departed alone.
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In one's own way; suitable for; within the limits of.
～極まりない／～極まる
Extremely; to the limit. Used to express that a situation is at its absolute limit, usually in a negative sense.
～ずにはおかない (zu ni wa okanai)
Will certainly; cannot help but... (Expresses a strong determination that an action will definitely be performed, or that a situation will inevitably cause a certain reaction).
～極まりない (kiwamarinai)
Extremely; there is no limit to... (Used in written Japanese to express strong negative evaluation or extreme emotion regarding a situation).
〜ずにはおかない
Will definitely do; cannot help but do. Indicates that an action or situation will inevitably happen due to strong resolve or natural course.
〜極まりない / 〜極まる
Extremely; to the utmost limit. Expresses a strong, often negative, emotional judgment about an extreme state.