regardless of, irrespective of

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates something applies without distinction.

[Noun] + を問わず

性別を問わず、誰でも参加できる。

Seibetsu wo towazu, dare demo sanka dekiru.

Anyone can participate regardless of gender.

昼夜を問わず働いている。

Chuuya wo towazu hataraite iru.

I work regardless of day or night.

Formal expression, often used in written notices.

～抜きで/抜きに

without, leaving out

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common in job postings and announcements.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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