よそ見

よそみ
Alternative writings: 余所見
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Looking away; averting one's gaze — turning one's attention aside (often used for distracted glances).

NounIrregular VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

運転中のよそ見は危険だからやめなさい。

Don't look away while driving — it's dangerous.

授業中に先生に注意されて、よそ見をしていたことに気づいた。

The teacher scolded me in class and I realized I had been looking elsewhere.

彼はよそ見をしている間にチャンスを逃した。

He missed the chance while he was looking away.

2

An outsider's perspective; the view or stance of someone not directly involved.

Noun

Examples

その問題をよそ見の立場から考えると違った結論が出るかもしれない。

If you consider the problem from an outsider's perspective, you might reach a different conclusion.

よそ見の意見も参考にして判断した。

I also referred to outsiders' opinions when making my decision.