JLPT N1 · Unit 1: Literary & formal grammar
〜をよそに・〜を皮切りに
Advanced connective expressions. · 35 min
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What you'll learn
〜をよそに (ignoring, in disregard of) and 〜を皮切りに (starting with) — two expressions you'll meet in N1 reading.
〜をよそに
Doing something while ignoring others' feelings or a situation.
親の心配をよそに、彼は一人で旅に出た。
〜を皮切りに
The first in a series of events.
東京公演を皮切りに、全国ツアーが始まる。
Nuance
をよそに has a slightly critical tone; を皮切りに is neutral and common in news.
Practice
Write one sentence with each pattern about your own life or work.
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