N2
よそみ (yosomi)
余所見
looking away, glancing aside, distraction
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the act of looking somewhere else, especially when one should be focusing on something specific. Often implies inattention, distraction, or carelessness.
📝 Example Sentences
運転中は余所見せずに、前をしっかり見ましょう。
When driving, don't look away; look straight ahead properly.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "余所見"!
運転中に_______をすると危険です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「運転中に_______をする」は、注意を怠り、よそ見をすることを指すので、「余所見」が適切です。
English: 'To look away' while driving refers to distraction, which is '余所見' (looking away).
English: 'To look away' while driving refers to distraction, which is '余所見' (looking away).
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