Japanese Word · Intermediate
そっちのけ
ignoring one thing for another
Pronunciation: [so̞t̚t͡ɕino̞ke̞]
Meaning
ignoring one thing for another
Example
勉強そっちのけで遊ぶ
to play instead of study
Practice tips
- Practice そっちのけ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.