N2
よそ見 (yosomi)
よそ見
looking away, distraction, gaze elsewhere
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A noun meaning to look away from what one should be focusing on. Often used in the context of driving, studying, or paying attention to a speaker. It can be used with する (よそ見する). 注意すべき対象から目をそらすことを意味します。
📝 Example Sentences
運転中によそ見をして事故を起こしてしまった。
I had an accident because I was distracted while driving.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "よそ見"!
授業中は_______をせずに、先生の話をよく聞きましょう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「集中せず、別の方向を見る」ことを「よそ見」と言います。
English: 'Yosomi' means to look in another direction without concentrating.
English: 'Yosomi' means to look in another direction without concentrating.
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